There's convenient access through Ancestry giving access to information on more than 1.7 million Freemasons from 1751-1921. These membership registers give the name, number and location of the lodge that a man joined, when he joined, how long he was a member, and in many cases, details of his age, address and profession on joining. There's more information if the man took on a leadership role.
You may also find information on Freemasons from lodges in Canada up to the 19th century.
The Museum of Freemasonry -- Freemasonry.org.uk/ is the source. For Freemasons after 1921 request a search which costs 31 UK pounds.
The museum, which had a stand at RootsTech London, is another place to visit in London -- located between Covent Garden and Holborn underground stations.
3 comments:
This is wonderful, John. My grand uncle was a grand master at a lodge in Saskatchewan in the late 1920s or early 1930s. I've written to the provincial association including a photo of my great uncle in his grand master uniform, but have receiving nothing. Is the UK source likely to be of help in finding more info about my ancestor?
Good morning John,
Link is incorrect... should be: https://museumfreemasonry.org.uk/
Best, Rick
The domain Freemasonry.org.uk seems to be up for sale
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