A History of Masonry in Madison County, Kentucky 1812-1913, compiled 
and written by Robert R. Burnam, 1914, p. 86.

ALBERT H. SHERLEY was born in Barren County, Kentucky, December 6, 1842.  
He was sprung from a sturdy, brave race.  He received all the advantages 
obtainable from the schools of his section and was an apt pupil.  When just 
on the threshhold of manhood he enlisted in the Confederate Army, but 
because of filial love for an aged mother asked for and received a 
discharge.
     He was a beautiful musician and was never happier than when playing 
his violin, unless it was when listening to good music from others.
     He removed to Bowling Green, Kentucky, with his parents when a lad.  
The elder Sherley was engaged in the hotel business, and his son growing up 
with such an environment became a Boniface and continued such all his life. 
Later he removed to Glasgow where he married Miss Nellie Garnett, a member 
of a distinguished Kentucky family from pioneer days to the present.  Here 
he received the degrees of Ancient Craft Masonry in Allen Lodge No. 24, and 
also those of Capitular Masonry in the local Chapter.  He was later 
Knighted in Louisville Commandery No. 1.  Purchasing property in Richmond 
he removed thither in 1877, becoming the proprietor of the Garnett House, a 
famous hostelry, under his management.  He affiliated with the local 
Masonic bodies the same year and because of both his love for the Order as 
well as his proficiency, at once began to take a most prominent part in 
them.  He was elected Master December, 1880, serving two consecutive terms. 
He later became High Priest of the Richmond Chapter and Eminent Commander 
of Richmond Commandery.  He loved the various branches of the Order, but 
the "Blue Lodge" was ever his favorite.  Capt. Sherley was a brilliant 
ritualist and because of this became an Inspiration to all the younger 
members of his Lodge.  Masonry was not to him a mere rehearsal of ethical 
principles, but the practice of his daily life.  He was a member of the 
Grand Lodge of Kentucky for many years and was elected Grand Junior Warden 
in October, 1885.  He advanced step by step until he became Deputy Grand 
Master in 1887.  Unfortunately for his Masonic career he left the state and 
moved to Texas during his term as Deputy Grand Master.  As a consequence he 
was compelled to forego receiving the coveted prize, the position of Grand 
Master.  This was always a source of regret with him and a great 
disappointment to his friends.  The writer, who served as Secretary of the 
local Lodge during Captain Sherley's terms as Master, can truly say that 
his own Masonic career began then and was hugely due to him.  Thus it can 
be said that none know the influences exerted on those with whom they are 
thrown.  He died September 29, 1896, and was buried with Masonic honors at 
Glasgow, Kentucky.

Sherley Garnett
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Barren-KY Warren-KY Jefferson-KY TX

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