This book is designed for the family historian who is trying to find information about ancestors who could have been Freemasons, and possibly portraits of photographs of them.
The information is limited to England and Wales, which are under jurisdiction of The Grand Lodge. This book deals with the history of Freemasonry and how to find the records of Freemason ancestors. Also includes chapters on Freemasonry publications, women Freemasons, lodges, prisoners of war and record repositories.
Contents:
Plates
Acknowledgements
Basic Information
Masonic Publications
Avenues of Research
Women Freemasons
Military Lodges, Prisners of War and War Memorials
Further Information
Symbols and Working Tools
Regalia
Certificates
Artefacts
Masonic Charities
Basic Starting Points
General Comment
Select Bibliography
Useful Addresses
Index
