----- Original Message ----- From: Bartonhall To: DCMasons@aol.com Sent: Thursday, September 06, 2001 12:54 AM Subject: Re: Grand Lodge Does anyone know how to get information from these organizations: My ancestor, Michael Carroll died in Washington, DC in 1861 and his obituary listed him as a member of the following societies: Beneficial Society, Eagle Tent of the Order of Rechabites and Union Lodge and the Grand Lodge, I.O.O.F, Washington, DC 1861. I tried the DC Masons but he wasn't a member in DC and they suggested I try the Maryland Lodge. Does anyone know how to get in touch with the Lodge of MD? Does I.O.O.F. stand for "Oddfellows"? J ----- Original Message ----- From: DCMasons@aol.com To: Bartonhall@olg.com Sent: Tuesday, September 04, 2001 6:52 AM Subject: Re: Grand Lodge A check of our records was negative relative to the possible membership of Michael Carroll. Suggest that you try the Grand Lodge of Maryland. There were Carrols there. S.W. Miner