The Eastern Star is the women's part, or equivalent, of the Masons. As I understand it, it is organized along similar lines. It is an internation fraternal organization. Bob Protzmann >-----Original Message----- >From: Gerzygirl [SMTP:Gerzygirl@aol.com] >Sent: Tuesday, March 17, 1998 3:07 AM >To: NYROCKLA-L@rootsweb.com >Subject: ROCKLAND CO > >Mornin', Rock Researchers! > >I just found out my Grt Grandmother was a member in "The Eastern Star"! Does >anyone have any idea as to what kind of group or organization it was and if >it >was located soley out of Rockland Co. Is there any text I can read up on the >organization? > >Thank you...... >Happy St. Patrick's Day! >Gerzygirl >