Hi, I think if you would call a Masonic Lodge, they could give you the answers. Our Masonic Lodge here has pictures way back into the late 1880's - some I had never seen of my relation. By the way, you are a descendant not an ancestor of a Mason. Marlene ----- Original Message ----- From: Lonna Poland <lonna@granbury.com> To: <ILPIKE-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: 15 February 2000 11:28 AM Subject: [ILPIKE] Masonic lookup? > I was told by my father that my grandfather, Andrew MAISE, was a Mason. He > lived in Hull, IL most of his life. My question is.... was there a Masonic > Lodge in Hull or Hannibal, MO and how can I get records of their membership? > > I'm not sure what information is needed to join the Masons, but wouldn't a > person need proof that they were an ancestor of a Mason? I don't know how > my grandfather could have done this because he was orphaned very young. > > Thanks for any information, > Lonna in Texas >