Les, and list, Yes, It is Great that he was able to find his ancestors through the Masons. But I bet you would agree, That it would be just as great if all descendants of Masons could find their ancestors, Just as your friend did. This is why I urging everyone to write to the Grand Lodge and let them know of the interest and have them put the information on the internet for all descendants. I hope no one thinks were "Bashing" the Masons or putting them down in any way, But rather see this as a group of family genealogist working together to advance our family trees. Hope this helps, Dennis "by way of Jan Davenport " wrote: > Just a comment on this. I am a Master Mason. I have a friend who while > looking at an old photo of his dad who had died and for reasons unknown to > him he was adopted out. Not knowing how to get a lead on his dad, He noticed > his father was wearing a Fez in the old photo. That Indicated he was a > Shriner therefore a Mason also, from that lodge in some state he was able to > build a family branch until then not available. Good work dont you think? Les