How do I find a Masonic record?

You can also check with the hometown or home county museum, because sometimes such Masonic documents have been donated to local museums or historical / genealogical societies. It is best to know the name of your ancestor’s lodge rather than trying to locate with just their surname. Each lodge had a name and a number.

How do I find out if a family member was a Freemason?

If you find your grandfather’s name in an associate’s obituary, that person’s obituary might mention the Lodge affiliation. Look for records from your grandfather’s immediate family as well. The Grand Lodge of Texas’ website lists the names of Appendant Organizations and Youth Organizations which you could search for.

How do you find out if my ancestors were Freemasons?

If you write to the librarian, or the Grand Secretary of a state grand lodge, and ask them to search for your ancestor’s membership records, be sure to give your ancestors full name, birth date and death date (or estimated birth date and death date), and the towns where he lived during his life.

How do I find out if my ancestors were Freemasons?

Search for your ancestor at a genealogy site such as Ancestry and RootsWeb. These sites often have scanned files from Masonic lodges and other Masonic information about individuals. You can search by your ancestor’s name and see the scans of documents matching his name.

How can a woman become a free mason?

A woman must be related to a member of the Ancient Arabic Order of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine or a Master Mason by birth, marriage or adoption. She must be at least 18 years of age and a resident for at least six months in the area of the Court in which membership is desired.

What is the universal Masonic record and directory?

This database is based on the Universal Masonic Record and Directory published by Leon Hyneman in 1860. The directory contains the names of all Masons who submitted their information for publication. Each entry lists the first and last name of the Mason and where he was residing in 1859, when the information was collected.

What are some of the best online Freemasonry books?

A free Encyclopedia of Freemasonry, a comprehensive tool for the Freemason looking for more light and an open door to the world of the Free Masonry for non-Freemasons. PS Review of Freemasonry is the oldest, most popular and famous Freemasons’ online publication written by Master Masons of a Grand Lodge of Ancient, Accepted Free Masons.

When was the first Masonic Lodge directory published?

Original data: Universal Masonic Lodge Directory, 1860. Leon Hyneman Publisher, 1860. This database is based on the Universal Masonic Record and Directory published by Leon Hyneman in 1860.

What is psgps review of Freemasonry?

PS Review of Freemasonry is the oldest, most popular and famous Freemasons’ online publication written by Master Masons of a Grand Lodge of Ancient, Accepted Free Masons. Freemasons recognized as regulars by the United Grand Lodge of England or by a Grand Lodge of the United States of America, Prince Hall Masonry included.