i do know that the women's counterpart to the Masons is the "Order of the Eastern Star". At that time, it would have been a Protestant membership of women who were related to Masons. My great-grannie (who came from Pulteneytown to Canada in 1920) always said that she was related to a "grand" Mason of some sort. However, i don't know what groups in particular were going at the turn of the century. Laurie London, Ontario, Canada ----- Original Message ----- From: "Helen and John Turner" <helenjohnturner@sympatico.ca> To: <SCT-CAITHNESS-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, May 12, 2003 1:30 PM Subject: Wick organizations > Hello everyone: > > Mum told me that her dad, Alex DUCHART 1867-1918, belonged to the Masons, > Rifle Rangers, Fisherman's Union and other organizations in Wick. Most > likely other men in the family did as well. Do these organizations still > exist? Do they keep records? If so, can I access those records? > > Now, what about the ladies in the family? What organizations might they > have belonged to between 1800 and 1920? > > Thanks for your thoughts. > > Helen Turner > Charleston L., Ont., Canada