SR wrote: > My g-grandfather, Samuel Hunt Weaver of Lowell / Chelmsford died in 1890. > > His obit lists him as being a member of Lowell Lodge, Knights of Pythias. He was also a member of William North Lodge, Mr. Horeb Arch Chapter, and the Pilgrim Commandery of Masons. > > He was also a 32nd degree Mason. > > Can anyone tell me anything about these Lodges or what 32nd means? > > Thanks for any help anyone can provide. > Susan, Though I am a wife, daughter and sister to member of the Masonic fraternity, you would get a better understanding if you try this mail list..... http://lists.rootsweb.ancestry.com/index/other/Fraternal_Organizations/FREEMASONS.html Good Luck! Mariana