Masonic Lodges - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Abstracts from Masonic Records

lemonsox — 31 Oct 2008 3:04:38 GMT

I am trying to find information on my Great Grandfather, Washington Scarborough of Chicot Co, Arkansas in the 1860's and 1870's. He is supposedly listed in a book titled
"Abstracts from Masonic Records from the Grand Lodge of Arkansas, 1862-1869". Does anyone of this board have access to such a book?
Thanks
Larry Scarborough

Masonic Lodge member, Cleveland Ohio, surname WELCHLI

stephcardwell — 17 Nov 2006 11:31:14 GMT

Hi list! We have a beautiful masonic sword, engraved with the name of Frederick C. Welchli. Would like to return it to a family member. We've had the sword since the mid 1950's, found in the trash in Lakewood OH. Just found it again in the crawl space of our house. Thanks!

Amity, Arkansas, Masonic Lodge 100

MarthaBeasley58 — 19 Sep 2008 7:54:31 GMT

My Grandfather (John Calvin Evans) was a member of this lodge: it is mentioned in his obituary. He was born
August 23, 1880 in Hot Springs, Arkansas. Died Jan 30, 1956 in Hayfork, Ca. Any help is appreciated.

African American lodges in Texas

Estella_Mims — 16 Mar 2005 8:54:42 GMT

Hello All,

I am looking for information on African American lodges in Red River County Texas and northeast Texas.

According to an interview with my grandfather Stephen Wesley Mims, his father Alex Mims was a 32nd degree Mason. Alex Mims is believed to have died in Denison, Texas around 1912 and was taken back to his home community in Red River County for burial.

I am trying to find any records about my great grandfather Alex Mims lodge membership.

Thanks,
Estella Mims

New Orleans Masons

darryldj175 — 11 Apr 2008 2:33:41 GMT

Greetings!
i have an obituary on our g-grand uncle and his wife, from memory, i don't believe it actually stated he was a Mason.
He is African American, died in the 1950's and wife in 1960's. He and some of his brother were carpenters.
Was there a seperate group of Masons for non-whites? his obit. mentions various "degrees" and "knights". Though big into the church and community groups, could such a mention refer to the Masons?
Can some one send me in the right direction. I had tried to make contact a while back, but had no success.
Thankyou Ghita

Allemania Lodge F and A.M.,Brooklyn,N.Y.

MildredAV — 8 Nov 2004 11:10:43 GMT

I am looking for information about this Lodge.My G-Grandfather was a member for over 50 years and I would like to get some data from them on his membership.His name was Diedrick Kuhlewind(31 March 1844-30 Oct.1930)
Thank you,
Mildred

Help with Mason's medallion

denni200 — 11 Apr 2007 1:51:52 GMT

I have a photo of my great-uncle, and he is wearing some kind of medallion.

I have attached the picture to my family tree. Can anyone advise me if this is likely to do with the Masons?

His name is: Albert Edward Johnson and his spouse was Rose Mathilde Hullot, and he can be found in 'Harris Family Tree'.

Thanks

MASONIC LODGES IN WEST CENTRAL ARKANSAS

RalphAlley41 — 13 Aug 2001 8:30:05 GMT

Hello,

My name is Ralph W. Alley. I am a 32° Past Master of Petit Jean Msonic Lodge #298 in Ola,
Arkansas. If I can be of any help locating information one a brother who might have beloned to
an area lodge, let me know.

The Lodges in my area are:
Petit Jean Lodge #298, Ola, AR.
Casa Lodge # 537 Casa, AR.
Plainview Lodge #641Danville Lodge #? Danville, AR.
Gravely Lodge #? Gravely, AR.
Bright Star Lodge #? Dardanalle, AR.
Blufton Lodge #? Blufton, AR.

Masonic Emblem on tombstone in Carroll County, Ga.

pjdavis74 — 30 Mar 2008 3:19:17 GMT

My ggreatgrandfather, Martin Luther Heath is buried in Carroll County, Ga. On his tombstone is a hanh with a finger pointing toward Heaven. In the palm of the hand is an upside down heart and in the heart is a Masonic emblem.Does anyone know the signifigance of this ? Thanks, Pat Davis

Knights Templar Clarion County PA, circa 1850

genilady_1 — 9 Jun 2008 7:36:10 GMT

How can I find out if my great grandfather was a member of the Masonic Knights Templar? He resided in Porter Township, Clarion Co., PA.

IUIOOF Australia 1918

tothemax6 — 5 Apr 2008 9:18:20 GMT

Can anyone tell me what this order was. My GGG Grandfather was a member of this lodge, but I can not find out what the lodge was and what it stood for. He lived in balmain NSW AUSTRALIA and died in 1918. All the info I have was that he was member NO: 15 of the Loyal Balmain Lodge IUIOOF.
Any help appreciated.

thanking you
joA

Masons and Shriners the same or different?

Frances_Flick — 30 Jan 2008 12:53:52 GMT

My father was a Shriner but when he passed away, he received Masonic Rites. Are they branches of the same organization or might my father have belonged to two different groups?

Mason in Leon, Iowa

couchkitty — 6 Mar 2004 11:31:09 GMT

My great-great-great grandfather was a Mason in Leon, Iowa. His name was Nicolas Notson or could have been spelled Knotson. This would have been about 1856. I am looking for information regarding this. Can anyone help? Please email me at joyciecat@hotmail.com. Thank you.

Masonic home in Sullivan, Illinois Moultrie County

dewraw1 — 2 Aug 2007 1:03:07 GMT

I found listed in the 1930 Moultrie county, Ill. census a Franklin Jones (Janes),same age, widowed, born in illinois and am hoping this could be my Great grandfather. There is a death record for a Franklin Jones in 1938 for Moultrie County, found in the State of Illinois archives.

My question is, did you have to be a Mason to live in the Masonic home? I don't know anything about the masons and was surprised to see this, as my mother didn't think he would have belonged to a masonic lodge.

Thank you for your time,
Ruth Weiler

the Wheel

holt9359 — 12 Jun 2007 12:31:01 GMT

In a bio of an ancestor, I read that he joined "the Wheel." From the article, I can only add that this organization was in late 1890s Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory, and that they had positions such as president, treasurer and so forth. It also appears that group was organized by county as it referred to it as "the Wheel of Blue county." Any ideas? Thanks!

Help with Gravestone Symbol

sewingfooi — 11 Jun 2007 1:03:34 GMT

My g-grandfather's headstone has a symbol that I cannot identify on it. His son's grave has the familiar looking masonic compass symbol. He has what appears to be a shield and on the shield (hard to make out the carving) it looks like maybe light emanating from the center and some lines that look like arrows. Outside the shield there is a "C" on the left and an "A" on the right. He immigrated from
England and lived in CT from 1905 til death in 1926. I would appreciate any help.

POG Pin

helfrich4 — 20 Apr 2007 10:51:20 GMT

I am searching for information on a pin that appears may be related to the Masons. It belonged to my great grandfather, and it has the letters P.O.G. on it. A photo is attached.

Royal Masonic Institute for Boys 1861

fyrguy6 — 17 Jan 2006 12:54:32 GMT

I am looking for the list of students that attended this school in 1861 to compare to an ancestor. Any information on how to find this would be appreciated. The 1861 census only lists first initial and last name. I am hoping for first name at least and more info. if possible.
stacey

Decator, IL lodge-32nd degree mason

maerunells — 6 Feb 2007 4:49:29 GMT

My grandfather, Cecil Raymond Runells, became a 32nd degree mason in Decator, IL sometime between 1920 and 1950 I believe. I am looking for the lodge and the actual date that the ceremony took place. This was a very big part of my grandfather's life. He was a Shriner, and a Jester. He also belong to the Elks in Eugene, Oregon. I would like to compile a biography of this. Any info would be appriciated.

Cecil Raymond Runells
b: Mar 4, 1903 Mulberry Grove, Bond, Illinois
Owned Runells Funeral Home in Mulberry Grove and in Greenboro and Runells Furniture in Greenboro
Moved to Long Beach California about 1949
Moved to Eugene Oregon April 1968
d: Nov 10, 1982 Eugene, Lane, Oregon

Thank You

Maelynn

family search....need help!

annthomas58 — 14 Sep 2005 8:55:10 GMT

hello, i am trying to find out about a Masonic Lodge that use to be in Salado,Tx.{ Salado Chapter} . re; any info about my maternal Grandfather who belonged to the lodge in the late 1800's. He died in 1920 and i never knew him. His name is, Herrod G. Dupree and he was a land owner in Belton, Tx. [Bell County}, only 10 miles from Salado, Tx. any help will be appreciated! thanks!

ancestry,G/grandad,Grandmaster.hiram716.

stuartwissing49 — 6 Aug 2004 4:15:56 GMT

With respect,kind sirs,in regards to my great grandfather(Fredrick K.Wissing)& his dedicated history,at Daylsford&Port Arlington.Being Mayor of Daylsford.Arrived Victoria 1854.Spent his early days in Ballarat,engaged mining there,and afterwards settled in Daylsford.Where he followed mining and subsequently was engaged in hotel keeping,and took a contract of 4.5 mile of railway on the Daylsford-Woodend railway line during its construction.He had a corn store in Raglan st for many years and was successful in that and many other busineses.He was a one time member of thee Borough Council,and mining boardand tooka warm and active interest in public affairs.Fred had 7 sons and 5 daughters.G/grandad was buried 10th Feb.1905 in Daylsford cemetry.Bieng his proud and well travelled,learned G/grandson,I would deeply appreciate any follow up info that you have available,that I may immerse myself in.His close associates were as follows,Messers H.Wood,J. Bodinnar,G.Cox,F7C Mathieson.I would like to imagine many relatives still reside in Daylsford.Maybe even be invovled actively [n masonary as was Fred.! Any info at all or contacts would be appreciated.Thank you for your time and attention,Respectfully Yours,Stuart James Wissing. N.B.Please forward membership requirements,Thankyou.S.J.Wissing

Masonic Member

Ed. Mc. — 25 Apr 2006 12:02:41 GMT

My great grandfather was a member of the Mason's. How would I find out where he joined.

Ed. McConnell

LODGE INSTITUTION-Woodbridge CA in 1860

danderup — 5 Dec 2006 1:09:19 GMT

Am not related but may be of interest to someone who is. I have no further info but additional newspaper extracts may be found at URL:

<http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/index.php>;

Vern D
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Transcribed by Dee Sardoch; <deesar@frontiernet.net>
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Stockton Daily Argus
Stockton, San Joaquin Co., CA
*************************
>>Saturday, 4 Aug 1860<<

LODGE INSTITUTED -- Jefferson Lodge, No. 98, I.O.O.F., was instituted at Woodbridge on Thursday evening 2d inst., by C.O. BURTON, D.D.G.M., of this District, assisted by a number of Past Grands and brothers from the Lodges in this city. The ceremony of instituting took place in the afternoon in the Masonic Hall, followed by an election of
officers, to wit:
Henry HOBER, N.G.
S.H. AXTELL, V.G.
Freeman MILLS, Secretary
James TAYLOR, Treasurer

How do I find the lodge name my ancestor belonged to?

RMac05 — 16 Aug 2006 10:12:42 GMT

My 3rd great grandfather Frank P Ziegler was buried in 1907 at GreenLawn Cemetery, in Springfield, Mo.

He has the Masonic Symbol (Square and Compass) on his tomb stone.

Thanks for any help.

Eastern Star Coldwater Mi Arabella nee Puffer b. 1848

8caitlin8 — 19 Oct 2006 3:03:02 GMT

I am looking for info on Arbella (Arvilla) Puffer b. 1848 in Sherman Twp. Huron Co., Ohio to Charlotte Gilbert Puffer and Cady Puffer.
I have a photo of her taken in Coldwater MI @ 1920 indicating she was a member of the Eastern Star.
I do not know if she was married and, if so, her married name.
In 1850 she appears in the Huron Co. census and in 1860 census in Williams Co. with her mother (Sharlotte Puffet) and brother Geo and sister Julia. I can find no later record for her.
Any info would be greatly appreciated.
Thak you, Sharon

Knights of the Maccabees

meskeezicks — 16 Oct 2006 1:39:00 GMT

One of the ancestors in my tree's obit is from 1924 and it says he is a member of the Knights of the Maccabees. he was in Peoria Illinois. Is there a way to see if there are records in this organization that would be helpful to genealogy?

East Feliciana/Masonic Lodge/Haynes

darleen — 11 Aug 2006 2:11:19 GMT

Trying to find info on a Lodge in Clinton, LA <1850> My gggrandfather, Bythell Haynes was said to have help start this lodge. His son John Robert Tresvant Haynes was later a member. Would there be any records or old pictures of the members?
Thanks,
Darleen

I need understanding of this

LatonyaWilliamsWoods — 6 Aug 2006 5:15:34 GMT

While attending my uncle's funeral last weekend I noticed this information on the cornerstone of the church I grew up at. My great great grandfather had something to do with the church's beginning and I know he was a mason. Can anyone decipher this for me? I didn't finish writing everything but part of it says:
M W Universal Grand Lodge A F & A M
Al 597

Masons and parents

JACoddington — 24 Feb 2006 1:57:47 GMT

I know little of freemasonry, but have a genealogical "brick wall" who was one, b. 1831, became a craftmason ca. 1880. Any chance a masonic record would list his parents?
Jonathan

Beckham, Edmund Randolph - Masonic records in Arkansas or Tennessee

sorcha333 — 3 Jun 2006 4:03:42 GMT

My father, Edmund Randolph Beckham b. 1912, was a 32 degree Mason, I believe in Arkansas/Tennessee in the 1930s Does anyone have any information on him -- Masonic or otherwise? His father, Green Martin Beckham, also lived in Ark. and Tn., and was likely a Mason too.

Tips on Researching Info. of the Rebekah's

Woolhead — 26 May 2006 1:43:48 GMT

My great grandmother and her cousins were all Rebekah's from the early 1900's to the 1960's in Polk Co. Iowa (Des Moines). Does anyone have any tips on finding info. of these women and did the Rebekah's pose for photo's etc. that may also be available? I have been to a web site of the Iowa Rebekah's and it was not helpful at all and my queries were not replied to...

oldest Caddo parish, LA masonic order

Psmelley — 7 Sep 2003 2:47:59 GMT

I'm trying to find the Masonic order where my ggggrandfather, John B. Hill, belonged. He's buried in the Walnut Hill Cemetery, outside of Vivian, La, and his tombstone bears the Masonic emblem. He died in 1888. I've asked several people locally, and they haven't been able to find any active Masonic lodges in Caddo parish, before 1900. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

How did one become a mason?

djunqx — 21 Feb 2006 11:48:27 GMT

How did you become a Mason? Must you be related to a member, or just know one or????? My great grandpa was a mason and no one had a single clue until after his death. I'd love to know how he became one.
He belonged to the Washington Lodge #20 in Sacramento.

New Orleans, LA 1st Masons

Lynne — 15 Dec 2005 5:11:23 GMT

Hope this helps. Found the info in an old book on Louisana Masons
April 28, 1793
Laurent Sigur WM
Jacques Farquerson SW
Laurent Chauriac JW
Andre Bernard
Andrew Wakernie
Jean Baptist
Lile Sarpy
James Lawrence
Leonard Gilbert
Thomas Poree
Nicolas Roche
Prosper Prieur
Bernard Tremoulet
Charles LaChaise
Joseph DuForest
Felix Arnard
Barthelemy Lafon
Guerin Mollo
Antonio Argote
Cayetano Valdez
J. Coperthwaite (sometimes spelled Capercurt)

1804 Masons
A. Marmillion
J. Pinard
A.D. Chastant

1812
Pierre Francois DuBourg
L.C.E Moreau Lislet
Jean Blanque
Francois Pernot
J.B. Pinta
J.B. Vernon
Mathurin Pacaud
Yves Lemonnier
Augustin Macarty

Grand Lodge Officers- Arkansas

lynnehammonds — 15 Dec 2005 4:12:08 GMT

Found an old book about Masonary in Arkansas which lists the following folkds
1838 William Gilchrist Lawyer Little Rock
1839 William Gilchrist Lawyer Little Rock
1840 O. Evans Merchant Fayetteville
1841 Alden Sprague Physician Little Rock
1842 Alden Sprague Physician Little Rock
1843 Samuel Mitchell Planter Arkansas Co
1844 Joseph Grubb Carpenter Little Rock
1845 James McVicar Stone Cutter Little Rock
1846 Benjamin P. Jett Physician Washington
1847 D.J. Baldwin Lawyer Little Rock
1848 R. P Pulliam Lawyer Fayetteville
1849 E.H. English Lawyer Little Rock
(Chief Justice)
1850 E.H. Whitfield Farmer Camden
(Physician)
1852 L.E. Barber Lawyer Little Rock
(Clerk Supreme Court)
1854 Nat G. Smith Planter Tulip
1856 D.F. Armstrong Physician Gally Rock
1869 W.D. Blocher Newspaper Manager Little Rock
1870 S.W. Williams Lawyer Little Rock
1872 E.R. Duval Physician Ft Smith
1873 G.A. Dannelly Minister, ME Chruch Searcey
1874 M.L Bell Lawyer Pine Bluff
1876 M.M. McGuire Editor Dardanville
1877 J.F. Hill Merchant Clarksville
1878 George Thornburgh Lawyer, Edi Powhatan
1880 J.H. VanHoose Insurance Fayettteville

Masonic cemetery burial procedure California

vtctm — 3 Apr 2005 6:47:27 GMT

If the Masonic Lodge "takes care of" burial for an unclaimed body, do they erect a stone or plaque with a name? This person, according to a newspaper article in the LA Times, had identification to prove he was a Mason, but no one claimed him so his burial was provided by the Masonic Lodge. That's all we know.
[This information was found in a letter sent from someone living in the LA area, no date. The letter said the paper reported that his body was found in the Ambassador Hotel, we guess in LA. The letter writer was writing to a friend in the east who was related to a man with the same name and was trying to find out what happened to him.]
I started to look through cemetery inscriptions for Masonic cemeteries in CA, but as you can imagine, that is a daunting task and I'm not sure if a stone would even be erected. He was identified as "R F Warren" in the newspaper and the time was sometime in late 1940's. If I knew that engraved stones or plaques were erected, I would continue looking through the inscription sites. We don't know if he were living in CA or just visiting. Thanks.

Henry Barlow Hutchins

agoble151 — 19 Apr 2005 7:29:01 GMT

He was a member of the Cove City Lodge No. 268 F & A M in Cove City AR. Does anyone know if this lodge is still in existence and if not, where would one look for the records of this lodge? His wife, Julia Ann Bell, was a member of Eastern Star.

Hiram Abiff - Brothers Naming Their Sons

inged_1 — 1 Sep 2005 6:52:06 GMT

Hi - I've been puzzling for a while why my 4th ggfather and one of his grandsons were named Hiram Abiff (surname) when all their siblings had very conventional names. I have now managed to work out who Hiram Abiff was (or might have been, depending on which site you consult!). I know that it was fairly common for sons of Masons to be named Hiram Abiff (surname), but what I'm wondering is if anyone knows what, if anything, allows a brother to give his son this name. For example, my distant uncle Hiram was the 8th of 12 children, so I was wondering if his father had taken 3rd degree initiation then, or perhaps just joined, or what? Any light anyone can shed would be most appreciated.

Cheers
Ing

Freemason records of members

Tom — 25 Jul 2005 12:59:22 GMT

My grandfather came to the US from Scotland arround 1910. I am told he was a mason and I was wondering if there was some way of verifying this. He lived in NJ and PA.

Family

Gary — 18 Nov 2005 4:39:10 GMT

I have been searching my ancestors, with hardly any results. My grandfather, Tom Holston, came to louisiana from Hale county Alabama. Looking for help from any Masonic lodge. Thanks...............

Hobasco Lodge No. 716 F. & AM, Ithaca, NY

kh440 — 7 Aug 2006 2:25:49 GMT

Are membership lists from the 1800's available from this Masonic Lodge in Ithaca, Tompkins County, NY?
Any contact person or do I make an inquiry to a regional and/or Grand Lodge?

Thanks for any direction.

Kathleen

upstate ny masons Griffin

dsoderhan — 17 Jan 2005 3:06:47 GMT

Looking for info on MasonicLodges near Harpersfield, NY, around 1820-1870. My Jonathan Griffin may have been a Mason. He later moved to Meriden, Ct. My dad was a Mason, as was his dad...(Charles Glantz..in Meriden).Jonathan is my fraternal grandmother's maternal grandfather. Phew..hope that's not too complicated. All my grandparents were Mason's actually..on my mom's side too they were at the Masonic Home in Wallingford. I'm hoping I can find records of Jonathan in Masonic records somewhere. Jonathan was born in Greene Co, NY in 1819..died 1868 or soin MEriden, Ct.
Deb

Looking for list of Charter Members for Scyene Lodge no 295 (1867)

bobbybennett1 — 11 Apr 2005 3:52:52 GMT

Looking for list of Chater Members for Scyene Lodge no 295 originally Chartered by The Grand Lodge of Texas on June 13, 1867, demised in 1898. Located in Scyene, Dallas County, Texas. My family settled in this area inn 1840 and I have found many Masons in this line. I have contacted the new lodge of the same name and mnumber but got no reponce.
Robert Bennett

Lodge - New York - Early to mid 1800s

jenniferclark_1 — 24 Oct 2003 8:00:30 GMT

I believe my great and great-great grandfathers were part of a Masonic Lodge in New York in the mid to late 1800s. It is believed that my great-grandfather was born and lived in Rochester, New York, in the 1860s. Does anybody know what Masonic Lodge there was, if any, in that area at that time?

anti-masonry, smallpox and the American Hotel

michael keene — 16 Jun 2005 11:20:09 GMT

In 1848, it is alledged that an individual, thought to be a local towns person, delivered a pile of clothes to a Masonic meeting that was being held at the American Hotel in Lima, New York . There was a note attached to the clothes explaining that a collection had been held by residents of Lima, wishing to donate these items to the Masons for the good works they had done. Unknowingly, the clothes had been infected with smallpox which led to the deaths of every Mason in the room except for one.

I have seen many referecnes to this event but i have not been able to confirm it with original source material(s).

Has anyone else heard of this story and if so could you indicate your source ?.

Thank you in advance.

List of Members Masons of Texas in 1885, 1890 & 1895

bobbybennett1 — 1 May 2005 3:22:41 GMT

Mesquite Library(Mesquite, Dallas County, Tx) just received these 6 books (RG 976.4 MAY)
Members of the Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. 1885 Vol.1 & 2
Members of the Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. 1890 Vol.1 & 2
Members of the Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. 1895 Vol.1 & 2
by Janna Mayfield
(Mayfield Publishing, 7617 Lisa Ct. Fort Worth, Texas)

The books are alphabetical by surname so it is an easy lookup. They list every member that paid dues in the year they cover to the Grand Lodge of Texas. It gives which degree they held, the lodge of membership and location.

You can get the records of any deceased Mason if they still exist by contacting:
The Masonic Grand Lodge Library and Museum of Texas
P.O. Box 446
Waco, Texas 76703

Mason, Daniel Stott, Murdered by serial killer Dr. would like info on lodge.

loftin2668 — 10 Dec 2005 1:10:50 GMT

I would appreciate any info. about what Lodge Daniel Stott belonged to in Illinois. I don't have much if any information on him and was hoping the Lodge he was a member of might have some additional informaiton. He lived in Garden Prairie, Boone County, Illinois (1870s-1880s) and was born in Canada about 1824 or so.

He was reportedly murdered by his wife Julia and Dr. Cream (famous serial killer of England, Canada, Illinois...Some thoght he might be Jack the Ripper) . After his death some of his brother Masons reportedly placed a notorios tombstone at his gravesite. (See attached)

Masonic Membership Archives - Stillwater, Oklahoma. - Surnames: LOY, LAY, JACKSON

LoyKid — 26 Jun 2004 10:33:13 GMT

My great great grandfather was a member of Frontier Lodge, No. 48, of Stillwater? How do I find out information about Masons. I have other relatives with a Mason connection in Idaho, Oregon, and other locations. I have never been involved in Masons, so do not have a clue.

Inquiry William C. Alexander Georgia Atlanta Mason

ANITABEATTY — 5 Apr 2005 10:05:10 GMT

Masonic Lodge unknown member about 1914 or later.

William Stanley Lahners (Obit.)

loftin26681 — 21 Mar 2005 5:39:26 GMT

Decatur Daily Review, Wednesday, February 17, 1926

"William Lahners Dies In Hospital

Wabash General Yardmaster Heart Failure Victim.

William Lahners, 456 East Grand avenue, general yardmaster for the Decatur yards of the Wabash railraod, died at 1:39 o'clock Wednesday morning at the Wabash Employes' hospital. He would have been fifty-three years old next September.
Mr. Lahners had been ill since last October. He suffered from heart trouble and high blood pressure. He went to the hospital Jan. 4. At times his condition seemed so greatly improved that hopes were entertained that he would soon be well, but the improvement was always of short duration. Tuesday he felt good all day until about 5:39 o'clock. He then experienced a sinking spell from which he failed to rally.

WELL KNOWN.

William Lahners was born in Gilman, Ill., Sept. 26, 1873. He entered the employ of the Wabash railraod when he was a young man, working for the company in Gilman and Forrest before coming to Decatur. He had been in this city for twenty-five or thirty years, and was known to all the railroad men and many others. He had friends all over the Wabash system.
Mr. Lahners was a member of the Lutheran church. He was also prominent in Masonry, being a member of Macon lodge No. 8 A. F. and A. M., Macon chapter No. 21, R. A. M., Decatur council No. 16, R. and S. M., Beaumanior Commandery No. 9, Knights Templar, and Aasar Shrine. A. A. O. N. M. S. of Springfield.

Lahners of Macon Lodge #8,

loftin26681 — 21 Mar 2005 5:38:23 GMT

Looking for anyone who can help me find some information on my ggreat grandfather, William Stanley Lahners, of Decatur, Macon County, Illinois. I believe he was a member of the following Masonic organizations and would like to try and confirm it and would also like to see what titles or achievements he had while in the organizaitons:

-AAONMS of Springfield: Ancient Arabic Order of Nobles of the Mystic Shrine (Masonic) "The Shriners".
-Knights Templar:
-Aasar Shrine:
-Beaumanior Commandery:
-Mason Macon Lodge No. 8 A. F. and A. M.: Ancient Free and Accepted Masons.
-Macon chapter No. 21 R.A.M: Royal Arch Masons
-Decatur council No 16: R.and S.M: Royal and Select Masons

I think he had a number of M1296, and was elected March 03, 1905, but I don't know what any of that means. It was in a book I read.

Any help or information would truly be appreciated.

Respectfully,
Jeff

Finding membership..

PatsyLethgo27 — 15 Mar 2005 5:23:19 GMT

I am trying to find out if my great grandfather was a Mason. My father, Harry V. Birch & grandfather, James Birch, were both Mason's in Detroit-Zion #1 Lodge. However, my great grandfather lived in the Pitcarin, PA area and I don't know how to find out if he also was a Mason. I'm not sure what town he lived in, but know it was in Pitcarin area. His name was William Birch, born 1834 Wales, emigrated to US in 1867.
Can someone please tell me which way to go?
Thanks,
Patricia Birch Lethgo

Fairplay, Arkansas Lodge

LeRoy Wilkinson — 14 Mar 2005 4:08:14 GMT

Researching some Arkansas history I read where my greatgrandfather, Jacob Williams, who died in 1901 was a member of and attended Lodge at Fairplay, Arkansas. My grandfather, Jehu Williams was also a member of that Lodge before he moved to Texas. Is there a lodge still there? If not does anyone know where the records would have been sent?

Nebraska Grand Lodge

ANITABEATTY — 23 Feb 2005 7:07:16 GMT

Looking for Masonic Record Marcus Wittenberg

Ben Hur Court

BoggsM — 13 Feb 2005 11:00:10 GMT

I am interested in learning more about (and obtaining copies of) poetry of my deceased grandfather that is believed to have been printed in Ben Hur publications. My grandparents were very active in a number of Masonic affiliations, including Ben Hur, and my great-grandmother was a member of Ben Hur Court No. 15. I know nothing about this organization or who to contact regarding archived materials. Any information is much appreciated. Thank you.

1796 Abingdon, Virginia

leonardjohnson198 — 2 Aug 2006 8:01:17 GMT

Looking for info on Robert Johnston who was of the founders of the Lodge in Abingdon, Washington County, Virginia in 1796. Also info on his Grandson Robert M. Johnston who was Grandmaster of the Grand Lodge of KY in 1828.

Thanks
Leonard Johnson

Henry G. Wade, Warren, Bradley Co., Ar

JackGreen2145 — 18 Nov 2005 4:43:53 GMT

My gg-grandfather, Henry G. Wade, Sr., was a founder of the Masonic Lodge in Warren, Bradley Co., Ar. The lodge, along with its records, burned in the early 1900's. How would I go about finding any copies of records of the early years of the lodge? Would there have been a central body that would have governed the establishment of new Lodges? I have found references that several different ancestors or their kin were Masons. How would I go about verifying that?

Jack Green

frank Cubley

sue richards — 20 Aug 2002 6:27:55 GMT

am looking for any information on Frank Cubley, he was a member of khiva temple in Amarillo, they told me he came from masonic lodge in minneola, Kan. am looking for birth records and immigration records, parents name etc., which I understand he came from England in or around the 1920-30's. he is my husbands uncle,and we have some of his personal belongings, Just like to have his history for my genealogy research, appreciate any infro. thanks

Roll of the Craft A.F & A.M(Masons) Alexandria, Lousiana May 25, 1909

bobbybennett1 — 11 Apr 2005 3:52:52 GMT

I have located in the papers of my Grandmother Alma Lena Gates Calder a dues reciept for July 11, 1908 and the Roll of the craft for Alexandria AL 5909 (May 25 1909). Her Father E.C. (Elisha Collier) Gates moved from Alexandria to Edgewood, Tx about that time so I figure these were used to transfer his membership.

It show the members and officers and gives some information for the

Lodge Year Chartered
Oliver Lodge # 84 1850
Keystone Chapter #14 1887
Summit Council # 12 Royal and Select Members 1889
Trinity Commandry #8, Knights Templar 1899
Electra Chapter #10 1900
Members of the A.& A.S. Rite

From what I have been able to find on the internet Oliver Lodge no longer exist. I have not checked any of the others.

Madison Lodge No. 335 F.&A.M.

llj1s — 25 Oct 2003 1:51:02 GMT

Hello -

I am seeking information regarding Hosea Parker - a 50 year member of Madison Lodge No. 335 F.&A.M. instituted in 1876 in Madison County, Arkansas.

He may also have belonged to Marble Lodge No. 92 I.O.O.F. instituted in October 1885 in Madison Co. Arkansas.

Hosea Parker is my great great great grandfather. If anyone has any suggestions on how to proceede with my search, I would be most grateful.

Thanks - Laura L. Jones

ODD FELLOWS LODGE for NEGROES NYC founded in 1843

greeba44 — 3 Oct 2004 12:28:15 GMT

I am looking for any information about this masonic lodge as I believe my ggg grandfather James McCune Smith and some of his contemporaries, including Patrick Reason, belonged to it.

Roy Louis Thomas

Me Taylor — 8 Sep 2004 12:23:43 GMT

I have a Masonic bible from North Carolina dated 3-8-49 for Roy Louis Thomas for the Spindale Lodge No. 673 with J.H. Cooper the master and J.E. McDougal the Junior Warden and James W. Yelton Secetary. If any one is intersed in the bible I will gladly send it to them. I got it at a Flea Market in Southern Alabama. m9705@mon-cre.net.
Thank you.

records

fanbelt3 — 24 Jun 2004 3:12:11 GMT

My grandfather James Guy Cary 1891-1945, was a Thirty-Third Degree Mason , a member of Morocco Temple, Ancient Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, and the Elks Club, Jacksonville, Florida.

I have requested information about his duties, positions, and offices that he may have held in the organization but I have had little response to my request. Any suggestions?

Jim Cary

Swedish Grand Lodge Pictures 1912 Kanesholm PA?

MelissaCarleton — 21 Jul 2005 2:24:58 GMT

I recently posted some pictures of members from the Swedish Grand Lodge that I inherited. From what I can tell, the group has something to do with Freemasonry. The people in the photographs probably lived around Kanesholm, Pennsylvania, and my great-great-grandfather, John Ludwig Carlson, was probably involved (although we have not been able to positively identify him). You can see the photos here:

http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~mcarleton/Charlesan...

I know nothing about Freemasonry whatsoever, so I thought I'd ask if anyone knew of any way I could go about finding out who these people are in the picture? I don't know what kind of records the Freemasons keep or if I can even access them since I am not a member. Any ideas on how to research these photographs would be much appreciated.

Fox membership in Morrilton, Arkansas

Jean Fox-Strain — 27 Apr 2004 7:40:40 GMT

Hello...I'm trying to find any info on one of my paternal grandpa's brothers. My grandpa's name was Homer Jefferson Fox, and his brother was Walter Earl Fox. Walter's sons were Irl and Arel. Walter would've been a member in the early 1930's in Morrilton, Arkansas. Later on, his son, Arel (I think) joined with him. Walter was District Clerk for a while in Morrilton. After Thursday (April 29), my email will change to foxdreams@sbcglobal.net Thanks for any info! Jean Fox-Strain

Masonic Temple built in Phillipines 1945 by Army, Navy masons

E McGhee — 11 Mar 2004 2:02:50 GMT

Texas Masonic Application Information - my Surnames: Brewer, Buck, Faulk, Graham, Harris, Hillebrant, Issertell, Kolb, Olliff, Schultz & Southern,

Stephanie Issertell — 26 Oct 2004 9:40:54 GMT

My Great Great Grandfather, Erastus William Brewer, was a Mason at the London Masonic Lodge in Mason County, Texas (I don't know the Lodge number) during the early 1900's (I have a picture of him and fellow officers & members taken in 1904).

Is there anyway that I would be able to receive a copy of his application for membership? If so, who would I contact for this information?

Fraternaly,
Mrs. Stephanie A. Brewer Issertell
Member of Honor, Majority Member, Past Honored Queen, & Promotor of Finanace, Bethel No. 53, Sacramento, CA
Grand Bethel Representative to Missori & New Mexico from California 1994-95
Member OES El Camino Chapter #428

Masonic record for Caribbean isle.

Stefi — 27 Apr 2004 11:51:19 GMT

Looking for a masonic record of membership, degree, and accomplished positions within the organization for my grand father, who died while I was expecting twin sons. He was active in New Jersey (not sure) San Juan, Puerto Rico. His name was Joseph Cullin Atkins. If anyone has any resources that I might use to search this information, please contract me.

masonic lodge/Galveston 1870

darleen — 21 Feb 2004 9:23:29 GMT

I'm looking for information on my greatgrandfather John Robert Tresvant Haynes. He was a mason, I believe in Galveston and would like to know his role in his lodge. His obit read for county court,"no business that day in memory of Justice Haynes".
Thank you for any information.
Darleen

MASONIC RECORDS - Woodward

CarolNoble00 — 30 Sep 2005 11:15:34 GMT

Does anyone know how to check on the membership of my GG Gf, John Gilbert Woodward? It has been noted in the records of the first meeting of the Masons in Frio Town (Frio City), TX, that John was a member of the Asylum Lodge No. 63, Missouri. Any help will be appreciated.

ornamented pillars

clay — 1 Feb 2004 1:39:24 GMT

My lodges is searching for 2 highly ornamented pillars for the lodge doors . Please if you know or have a set please contact me thru email. address: hmitc77261@aol.com . Thanks for all your help

MY MUM & HER MEMBERSHIP

Ellena Lovekin — 16 Nov 2003 2:49:28 GMT

My Mother is 90. I have in my possession a Certificate as follows.........
Sis E Handley is duly enrolled a Past Chief Ranger of Court No: 8103 this 23rd day of July, year 1936.
H Whitaker, Chief Ranger
C J McHay, Sub Chief Ranges
H Wyeth, Secretary
Signed by.....Stanley L Duff SECRETARY TO THE ORDER

It is a beautiful certificate. My Mum has a very alert mind but low vision and is in a wheel chair. I would like to find out something current and valid about what this certificate meant in 1936 to see if I can recognise it somehow on her 91st Birthday in January 2004.

Regards.

Ellena.

Masonic records

johnnycullen — 11 Nov 2003 1:00:48 GMT

I'm doing some research for a lady who desperately needs to find her grandfathers DOB so she can trace her father from him in order to obtain UK citizenship.

She knows very little, his name, probable town of Birth, but she does know her grandfather was a Freemason, possibly a GrandMaster. He died in Malaysia and was buried by the freemasons. The lady has very little information, her father died 40 years ago

Do the masons keep/release records? Anything would be helpful, and as she is going to be thrown out of the UK if she doesn't find the link soon is a bit desperate.

Is/was Knights Templar part of the Masons?

FranFlorence58 — 12 Aug 2004 9:51:50 GMT

In the 1880's William E. DURFEY was a member of the Knights Templar in Savannah, Georgia. I understand that the Knights Templar organizations is connected to the Masons? My communication with the Savannah, Georgia Masons has not been answered.

Masonic Symbols

M_Safirstein — 1 Sep 2003 5:36:05 GMT

I have many Freemasons on my Father's side of my family.

The gravestone of my 5th Great Grandfather is covered with Masonic Symbols. But the Square and Compass engraving is inverted, meaning that the Square is on top and the Compass is on the bottom.

I have searched several books and even had my local library doing research and we can't seem to find a Masonic Symbol where the Square/Compass is inverted.

Is there any significance to the inverted symbol?

Thanks.

Michelle

Little Rock AR Lodge

JaneGoodrich72 — 16 Jul 2005 11:04:32 GMT

My Grandfather, Charles E. Shane, was a member of this lodge and was a 33rd degree Mason. I need to have a copy of his original papers when he joined, early 1890s to 1905-6.
The story goes in the family that he joined because Masons saved his father's life when Carpetbaggers put him in a barrel and threw him in the river. I am very interested in family history and need some further information.

Secretary of the Grand Lodge of Arkansas

Older_BS — 22 Sep 2005 9:53:57 GMT

My Brother. I am in search of the address of the Secretary of the Grand lodge of Arkansas?
Will you help me?
Fraternally,
Bob Stoker J W Calaveras Lodge No. 78
< http://www.calodges.org/no78/ >

Freemason Ancestors

Felix Gordillo — 25 Sep 2003 8:59:37 GMT

If you had a male ancestor who may have been or you knew was a member of the Masonic Order, you can contact the Grand Lodge of Freemasons in the state or country that he lived. Usually, applications to the Masonic Fraternity contain a lot of information that would be valueable in genealogical research. A simple letter of request would be all you need.

Photo

Older_BS — 22 Sep 2005 9:53:57 GMT

I have a photo of the 1944 Fall class of A and A S Rite, Valley of Little Rock.

Information about Wisconsin and Florida Mason

Peter — 27 Aug 2003 5:32:11 GMT

Looking for a masonic record of membership, degree, and accomplished positions within the organization for my father who passed away when I was young. He was active in Wisconsin and (not sure) Florida. His Name was Pedro (Peter) Feliciano. If anyone has any resources that I might use to search this information, please contract me.

IN SEARCH OF OLD MEMBERS OF HIRIM TARIFF #727

Jarvis McCullers — 23 Aug 2003 10:28:33 GMT

looking for former members of old lodge that I use to belong to I need inportant info.

John Valentine Morgan

Derald Morgan — 24 Jan 2003 5:07:20 GMT

My great-grandfather was a Mason in the West Union, OH lodge. I have corressponded with the Sec. He says that there is a demit notation on his membership. Is there another lodge in Adams Cnty or surrounding counties of OH and KY who have him as a member? John Valentine was b.1845 and died in 1933, He lived in Mason Cnty, KY and Adams Cnty, OH and his family may be from Gallia Cnty, OH.

Alabama Masonic Records

HMcGhee — 12 Aug 2004 9:15:16 GMT

Can anyone provide me with some guidance or suggestions on a records research issue?

I recently discovered the broken and covered-up tombstone of my g-g-grandfather Silas Macklin McGhee in Coryell Co, TX. He died in 1876 and his tombstone had a Masonic emblem on it.
I am trying to determine what lodge(s) he may have been a member of. I am fairly sure that it was not in TX. I am now fairly sure that it was in Lawrence Co, AL during the time frame of 1835-1843 and/or 1868-1872. The most likely Lodges would have been Mount Hope Lodge No. 168, organized in 1852, with charter surrendered in 1928, or the Town Creek Lodge No. 361, established in Jonesboro in 1871.

Has anyone had any experience in trying to track down information such as this? Any suggestions on who might be able to assist me in this endeavor will be much appreciated.

Thanks,

Howard McGhee
howard.mcghee@mail.sprint.com

Boy Builders

Cleells — 30 May 2002 2:35:06 GMT

I am looking for information on the Organization known as Boy Builders. I have been informed that it merged with the DeMolay a while back, but no one seems to be able to tell me anything more about the Builders. I would like to know what their public ceremonies were, and a little more about them. I am a Majority Job's Daughter and know they preformed at our installations. My boys are now DeMolays, but no one remembers the Boy Builders. Thanks.

Greene Co, AR Masonic Lodges

VLPotter61 — 20 Mar 2006 7:02:53 GMT

Is there someone who would be familiar enough with the lodges in Greene County to be able to send me a list with addresses? Or point me in the direction of a list already posted? I need to contact them (by snail mail or email) regarding the membership of my gr-gr-gr-grandfather, Hezekiah Barr Wright. There is a square & compass on his headstone, so I'd like to find the lodge and membership info for my mother.

Thanks for the help.
Vickie Potter

Royal Arch Mason, Thomas Jefferson Snow

rea7669 — 9 Aug 2003 5:20:28 GMT

Thomas may have joined in his home state of
Massachusetts, which he left in 1835. He was in
Indiana for 2 years but seems to pre-date the lodges
which formed in Porter and La Porte counties. There
were some lodges started in the area of Christian
County, Kentucky, during the 12 years he was
there. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Nebraska masonic

cjlaird — 29 Oct 2005 3:53:06 GMT

looking for a masonic record of membership, degree, and accomplished positions within the organization for
Roger Barnes (died 4 Apr 1939 Beaver Crossing, Seward county Nebr);
James Barnes (born 1879, died Feb 10, 1943 at Beaver Crossing, Seward county Nebr)

Thomas Jefferson Snow

rea7669 — 6 Aug 2003 12:02:45 GMT

I am seeking information about an ancestor who was
supposed to have been an "Arch Mason" When he died
at the age of 49 in 1851 in Peoria, Illinois, he was supposed
to have been buried at the masonic cemetery with the rites
of the order. I have found several Thomas Snows which were
masons, but the time frames don't fit. Thomas was born
in Massachusetts, graduated Brown University and taught
on Nantucket and at Milton Academy until 1833/34. He tried
his hand at business for 2 or 3 years in Indiana before going
to Kentucky for 12 years where he resumed teaching. in
1851 he moved to Peoria and died about 6 months later.
I am not sure when the early cemeteries closed, but Thomas
was reburied at Springdale Cemetery in Peoria, with his wife and daughter in 1866.

Document

Scott Smith — 27 Dec 2002 2:33:13 GMT

Anyone having a history of Mason Lodge 154 in Iowa. I have a document that my great grandfather signed when he joined the masons in 1884 in Iowa City. Also signed by a man named Crawford. Thank You

Headstone markings in Jasper Co., MS; Edwin Robinson

@@adamsrbk@datasync.com — 24 Jun 2003 5:50:26 GMT

My cousin and I visited the grave of Edwin and Julia Ann Robinson in March of 2002 and made tracings of Edwin's headstone. The letters in a circle around the open Bible are, starting at the top: H. T. W. S. S. T. K. S.
The letters are evenly spaced and I have read them in clockwise.
Does anyone know what these letters mean. He was a minister of the Gospel and had been a Methodist then Baptist minister in Jasper Co., MS. We think he may have also been a Mason. He was born in CT in 1812 and died in 1897 in Jasper Co., MS.

John Dawson Harrison

Carole Burroughs — 28 Jul 2003 2:33:49 GMT

Am trying to locate my grandfather, John Dawson Harrison's masonic information. He was born in North Carolina on Sept. 18, 1870 and died February 12, 1942 in Guion, Texas. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge in Ovala, Texas at the time of his death. Carole

Tracing Roots

Clara Lehman — 23 Feb 2003 3:46:53 GMT

My Father, Samuel Black belonged to a Masonic Lodge in Paterson, N.J. in the l920's. It was a large temple on Broadway, in Paterson, N.J. My Mother, Ethel Stoddard Black was also an Eastern Star about the same time. Iwas a Rainbow girl in the early 40"s or late 30's at the same temple. I am trying to trace my roots and have no background information on them. Would appreciate help in tracing the records down. Thank you. Clara Mae Black Lehman

The Mayglades

Pat Whyler,nee crouch — 14 Jun 2003 8:09:46 GMT

Looking for any information on The Mayglades. My Grandmother was a founding member in 1929 to 1933. In U.K.
Elizabeth Jane Crouch was made a dame of merit in 1929, on the 8th feburary. She was a scribe. I have 6 different medals all relating to The Mayglades but cann't find out any information at all regarding them and who they were and what they actually did. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Knights of Malta

spicer1313 — 10 Mar 2003 4:27:18 GMT

Can anyone tell me what the Knights of Malta are, if they have anything to do with Masons, how to contact them, anything at all?
My husbands ggggrandfather's obit. lists him as a member of the Knights of Malta lodge. He is a Big brick wall, I am looking for any info, any where.
Thank you
Charity

Masonic Medalion

brandfive — 25 Apr 2005 9:33:01 GMT

I have a Masonic medalion that is over 150 years old. It is of solid gold and hand carved in Germany. It is in the shape of a German cross. The markings are not the same on both sides. It has the emblems of the trowel and other inlaid on
top. I took it to a lady who deals in old jewelry and she said she had heard of one like this but had never seen one.
She thought that they might be two or three more in existence. I have had it for over 60 years. It was given to my father from the widow of a friend. Her husband had gotten it from his father and since they had no children she wanted
my father to have it. Every mason I have showed it to says they have never seen one like it and are unable to give me
any information on it. Would like to know more about it.
Any help would be appreciated.
Eileen

Mason Member Lists

glojack — 26 Jan 2003 4:19:58 GMT

How can I find a Mason who was a member between 1870 and 1900?

widow son in need of advice

bethannhale — 11 Aug 2004 9:07:38 GMT

Dear Mr. Stange,
I gather after having read your postings that you might be able to assist me. My grandfather, g-uncles (x2), and g-grandfather all held memberships with the freemasons. I know from letters that at least two of them had '50-60 year pins'.
Because of the negative yet experience-lacking opinions of my father and his siblings towards my grandfather, I decided to seek out any and all info that may shed a broader insight to this man.
Based on pictures of his headstone, I discovere he was a member of the Masons. Then, the aforementioned letter was discovered.
I contacted our local lodges and I must say, the gnetlemen with whom I spoke were very generous with their time in trying to help me. Each was a pleasure to speak with.
Following their advice I contacted the Grand Secretaries Lodge in Arkansas, and spoke to a woman who had answered the phone. She was of absolutely no assistance and it was my impression that she did not want to be of any assistance. Now, I may have caught her on a bad day, or perhaps there were other reasons for her position. I am still very much determined NOT to give up.
With this info that I have written, is there any assistance, suggestions, leads, etc., etc., you might be able to give me? I would so greatly appreciate it!

I live in Ukiah, CA about 2 hours north of San Francisco and the relatives about whom I am inquiriing were in Arkansas, Glenwood, AR I believe.
Thank you,
Beth Hale

John H. Blomshield, Hjalmer L. Blomshield

Scott Thomas — 29 Jan 2003 7:54:02 GMT

Any information about John H. Blomshield, member of Bay City, Mi., lodge #129 and his son Hjalmar who was a member of the Trenton, Mi lodge.

Mason in a Chicago Lodge

EMaier — 18 Jan 2003 1:52:44 GMT

Looking for information on my father, Chas. Hunter Stoddard, b Chicago 1895, m. 1925 to whom? Just found out there was a first wife and need her name and names and addresses of any children. They would be my 1/2 sibs.

Ancient Order of Foresters..Victoria Australia

nutosa — 4 Aug 2004 3:08:28 GMT

I am looking for information on this organisation, my paternal g/father, Jacob NICOLAISEN, was a member of the Court Clarendon # 3545 in the early years of last century, circa 1919. He lived in the Ascot Vale area of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia..I dont seem to be able to track it down on any search engine...perhaps the organisation has been disbanded or amalgamated into some other group over the years....any information would be greatly appreciated....
regards...Karan Nicolaisen-Garner