Editing William F. Hurd (section)

==Masonic Involvement==

Hurd joined Corinthian Lodge in 1854 and became one of its most distinguished members. He served as Worshipful Master and was, at the time of his death, the oldest Mason in Concord, with the exception of Benjamin Tolman. Hurd’s commitment to Freemasonry extended beyond Corinthian Lodge. On February 17, 1873, alongside D. Goodwin Lang, Henry F. Smith, Edward C. Damon, and Henry J. Hosmer, he helped establish Walden Royal Arch Chapter. Hurd served as High Priest from 1873 to 1875, becoming the Chapter’s oldest Past High Priest.

In 1882, Hurd purchased and renovated the brick building adjacent to his residence on Lowell Road, converting it into a meeting space for Corinthian Lodge and Walden Chapter, further demonstrating his dedication to the Masonic community. He was also a 32nd-degree Mason and briefly affiliated with the Knights Templars, though he did not take an active role in that organization.