Bro. Barrette, son of John Dunworth and Margaret (Maybanks) Barrette was born in Davenport, Iowa, February 17, 1867. He attended the graded and high schools in Davenport, and graduated from Iowa College at Grinnell, Iowa, with a Degree of A. B. He studied law at Washington University, St. Louis, Mo., in 1891 and 1892, and was admitted to the bar at Des Moines, Iowa, in 1892. From 1892 to 1896, he engaged in the lumber business in Iowa, South Dakota and Washington.

Bro. Barrette came to Salt Lake City in 1896, and entered upon the practice of law, which he has successfully continued ever since. In 1898 he became a member of the firm of Pierce, Critchlow & Barrette, and later of the firm of Henderson, Pierce, Critchlow and Barrette.

In 1895, he married at La Crosse, Wis., Elizabeth Smith. Four sturdy boys and a charming little girl have blessed their union and fill their home on North West Temple Street with sunshine and happiness.
The Masonic record of Bro. Barrette is an enviable one. He was initiated in Davenport Lodge No. 37, Davenport, Iowa, September 14, passed September 21, and raised September 28, in the year 1891. The Degrees were conferred upon him by and older Brother, a prominent and distinguished Mason in Eastern Iowa.
He dimitted from Davenport Lodge and affiliated with Wasatch Lodge No. 1, June 10, 1898. Was Junior Deacon of Wasatch Lodge in 1901, Senior Deacon in 1902, Junior Warden in 1903, Senior Warden in 1904, and Worshipful Master in 1905.

At the Thirty-fourth Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Utah, held in Ogden January 18, 1905, Bro. Barrette was elected Senior Grand Warden. In connection with his election to office it should be noted that he was not in attendance during any of the sessions of the Grand Lodge and that he did not have the least intimation of the honor the Brethren would bestow upon him. It was a case, pure and simple, where the office sought the man and Mason. He was advised by telephone of his election and requested to come on the next train to Ogden to be installed at the evening session.

Bro. Barrette was elected and installed Deputy Grand Master January 17, 1906, and Grand Master January 16, 1907. His Grand Lodge No. is 1667, Lodge No. 310. He is the Grand Representative of the Grand Lodge of Idaho since December 5, 1906.

He received the Degrees of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Free Masonry from the 4th to the 32nd, inclusive, at the fourth Reunion of the four co-ordinate Bodies of the Rite, held in Salt Lake City, November 14, 15, 16, 17, 1904, and was Orator of James Lowe Chapter of Rose Croix No.1, in 1905 and ’06.

Bro. Barrette is yet in the prime of life, and his love for Masonry, his Knowledge of its history and ancient regulations, and familiarity with the laws of our Grand Lodge, and above all his integrity of character, nobleness of purpose and unsullied honor will make his administration one which will be a bright page in the annals of the Grand Lodge of Utah.

IN MEMORIAM

William James Barrette

Born at Davenport, Iowa, February 17, 1867
Died at Salt Lake City, Utah, July 14, 1920

Brother William James Barrette, Past Grand Master, finished the last page of life’s history on the evening of July 14th, 1920, in this city, and quietly passed through the veil beyond.

In his death Masonry has lost a most valuable exponent, the community a worthy and respected citizen, and his family a devoted husband and father.

Brother Barrette was a good and sincere man who possessed an integrity of character, nobleness of purpose and unsullied honor far above the average.

Brother Barrette was born at Davenport, Iowa, February 17, 1867. He was made a Mason in Davenport Lodge No. 37 of that city in 1891, the degrees being conferred upon him by his elder brother who was Master of the Lodge at the time. He graduated from the law department of Washington University, at St. Louis, and was admitted to the bar at Des Moines, Iowa, in 1892. He came to Salt Lake City in 1896, practicing his profession, and in 1898 became a member of the law firm of Pierce, Chritchlow & Barrette, which partnership continued up to his death. During the same year he affiliated with Wasatch Lodge No. 1 of this city and served as its Worshipful Master in 1905. He was elected Senior Grand Warden of the Grand Lodge in 1905, and elected and served as Grand Master during 1907. He received the degrees of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Free Masonry in the four co-ordinate bodies of the Rite held in Salt Lake City in November, 1904. Brother Barrette was buried with Masonic honors, the funeral being held in the auditorium of the Masonic Temple, in this city, Saturday, July 17th, under the auspices of Wasatch Lodge No. 1, assisted by the Grand Lodge officers, and his body laid at rest in Mt. Olivet cemetery.