In a message dated 10/31/1999 7:23:03 PM Eastern Standard Time, GEN-NYS-D-request@rootsweb.com writes: << I was just told that my gggggreatgrandfather was a member of the Scotish Rights Mason's. How would i go about finding where or when he became a member or where for sure he joined?? Can anyone tell me if they have a chapter in Crown Point, NY? If so what is their address? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance. Cindi Grant Newport, WA cagrant@triax.com >> Dear Ms. Grant, In response to your inquiry about the Scottish Rite Masonic Order, you may contact the organization's main office for the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction, which includes all of New York State, as follows: Mr. Robert O. Ralston, Sovereign Grand Commander Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry Supreme Council - Thirty-Third Degree, N.M.J. P.O. Box 519 33 Marrett Road (Route 2A) Lexington, Massachusetts 02420-0519 Telephone: 781-862-4410 Fax No.: 781-863-1833 e-Mail: dcurtis@supremecouncil.org Web Page: www.supremecouncil.org Membership in the Scottish Rite requires having membership in good standing in a Masonic Lodge. If you believe that your ancester may have held membership in a Masonic Lodge in New York State, you may want to write to the Grand Lodge F. & A.M. of New York, 71 West 23rd Street, New York, NY 10010-4149. Hope this was helpful. Be well, GripMason