Freemason piggyback question.?

Question

My grandfather was a freemason and my mother was eastern star I am very interested in the masons however I have no documentation on my grandfather, however my mother is still living however she is no longer affiliated. Any help or info on the requirements for legacy.

Answer 1

I am also a Freemason. We have a common bumpersticker and a saying we use:



To B 1, Ask 1.



Go to any Masonic Lodge on a meeting night and talk to the brothers there. Let them know your family's ties to the order. Go out after the meeting with them and let them get to know you.



All that is needed is for one Mason to sponsor you for membership. You will go through a boarding committee meeting at the Lodge and the 3 member panel will make a visit to your home after that. They are NOT looking for affluence or lifestyle, but of your morals. If you have a picture of Charles Manson on the wall with "My Hero" under it, you definetely wont make it. Just be yourself.



The Masons are always looking for new members of moral character.



Best of luck to you and I hope you can find this useful.

Answer 2

There is no requirement for legacy to become a Freemason.



If you would like to get information regarding your Grandfather or Mother's masonic history, contact the Grand Lodge and Grand Chapter (respectively) in the jurisdictions (in the USA this is by state) they were active in. They can help you with the lodge and chapter records, affiliations, etc.



If you want to become a Freemason, contact your local lodge, introduce yourself, and tell them you are interested in joining - they will take it from there.



Requirements to be a Freemason:

1) Belief in a Supreme Being (you may refer to Diety as God, Allah, Jehovah, whatever - your faith isn't judged, you just need to believe in a Being greater than yourself)

2) Be of lawful age (18-21, depends on jurisdiction)

3) Be of good moral caliber



Once you fill out a petition to join a lodge, you submit your initiation fee (should be refunded if you're not accepted - ask the secretary). It will be reviewed in Lodge and investigated. You will get a chance to meet with an investigative committee - ask all the questions you like at any time - they will be very frank. Once it's investigated, it will be brought up for a vote - if elected, you will be initiated and start your own masonic journey.



If you need help finding a local lodge, Grand Lodge or Grand Chapter for your research, or if you have any other questions, contact me through my YA profile and I'll help where I can.



I recommend reading this - it's from my Grand Lodge (North Carolina) and the information is generally applicable to any jurisdiction:

http://www.grandlodge-nc.org/freemasonryrevealed/index.htm

Answer 3

The actual members of the craft are correct. Legacy has nothing to do with joining Freemasonry. Find a Mason and ask him. If you want to find out about your grandfather contact your Grand Lodge.

Answer 4

Your mom should still be able to help you get into the Eastern Star. The Star will have a record of your mom's membership and the Lodge will have same for your grandfather.



Contact your Local Lodge and inquire within.

Answer 5

Seek out a Freemason.

Answer 6

What do you mean about legacy. Your grandparents or parent standing in freemasonry have nothing to do with you getting in.



If you want in just ask a mason. It is against the rules for them to invite you