Freemasons

Yes. Samuel Pepys was one. There are Lodges in Scotland which have records of continuous operation since the 16th century.

Unless the person specifically states that he is a member of the Freemasons, it is hard to know for sure.

Habari naitaji kujiunga na chama freemason

If you know what state he lived in, do an internet search for the "grand lodge" of that state. If you are outside of the United States, you can also find Grand Lodges of that particular jurisdiction. Let them know that you are looking for information about your grandfather. The Grand Lodge should be able to steer you into a direction. If you have trouble, find a Masonic lodge in your area and ask for help.

Unless the person specifically states that he is a member of the Freemasons, it is hard to know for sure.

Oldest known Masonic text-1390.

The Anti-Masonic Party's platform was stated as the removal of Freemasons from any position of authority in society. The humorous part of that (at least to me) is that William Wirt, former Attorney General of the United States and Anti-Masonic Presidential Candidate, was himself a Freemason.

GNLD has nothing whatsoever to do with the Freemasons and never has.

You must be a Freemason to be a Knight Templar.

You are probably thinking of Prince Hall, a freedman who was initiated in Massachusetts and who, with a number of his brothers, petitioned for and received a charter for African Lodge on the English Register. After the American Revolution, Hall's Lodge was not permitted to join the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts so it declared itself to be the Prince Hall Grand Lodge.

Stephan Morin; around 1763 Morin created and promulgated a Masonic Rite of 24 Degrees which he called the "Order of the Royal Secret" or "Order of Prince of the Royal Secret" (sometimes mistakenly called the "Rite of the Perfection") This Order included many of the most popular degrees worked at the time.

Page 102 of the 3rd Edition of the "Scottish Rite Ritual - Monitor and Guide" by Arthuro De Hoyos

Unless a person specifically says that he is a member of the Freemasons, it is difficult to say one way or another whether he is.

Presumably you are asking about a photograph which is in the Scottish Rite Masonic Museum. The Museum acquired the photograph in a frame, and the paper frame backing had the notation "AH Blake one of . . ./ AH Blake/ 1863/ Burial of soldier . . . killed." Apparently the photograph itself was annotated "AH Blake/ 83". Unless this is a transcription error it suggests that the print was made in 1883, but the photograph was taken in 1863 of the funeral of a soldier killed in the Civil War. The repeated name "AH Blake" may be the photographer, not the subject.

"The Craft" is another way of referring to Freemasonry, one which Freemasons often use themselves. It derives from the origin of Freemasonry in the guilds of operative practical stonemasons in the middle ages. These workers were able to shape stone not only into foundation and wall stones, but into reliefs, tracery and statues. They were practical artists, and all practical arts of that kind were called crafts--the craft of cabinetmaking, the craft of metal casting, the craft of joining, the craft of goldsmithing, as well as the craft of Masonry.

Eastern Star

Order of Women Freemasons was created in 1908.

All black masons in the United States of America are Price Hall masons. I don't think anyone in wikianswers will give you an answer to that question. Maybe you should find a Prince Hall lodge in LA and write them.

Yes, masons often use hods, which are traditional tools designed to carry and transport bricks, mortar, and other materials on construction sites. A hod typically consists of a wooden or metal tray mounted on a long handle, allowing masons to lift and move materials more efficiently. This tool helps streamline the masonry process, making it easier to maintain workflow and productivity.

Ask him. If he chooses not to answer, it is none of your business.

Unless the person specifically states that he is a member of the Freemasons, it is hard to know for sure.

It shows respect for their service as the Master of the Lodge.

Yes he is! on this morning, he was interviewed when he was acting strange, he showed eamonn Holmes a picture of the masonic symbol of the eye on his hand and said it was their to protect him from death. No doubt half his stunts are real but a superior force from the dark side is helping him.

Yes, Freemasons do engage in rituals not open to the public. Part of these rituals are a cursory explanation of ancient symbols as they relate to The Craft.

There are many qualifications that one must meet to become a member of a Masonic Lodge. Some of those include believing in some form of a God or higher power, meeting age requirements for the specific lodge you want to join, and being sound of mind and body.