Masonic Cemetery Records
Masonic Cemetery Records

Author: Dian Moore

Publisher:

Published: 2002

Total Pages:

ISBN-13:

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"Crawfordsville, Indiana's Masonic Cemetery was founded in 1866 on South Grant Avenue and was acquired by Oak Hill Cemetery in 1997. Those papers that Oak Hill did not want were given to the Crawfordsville District Public Library. They had been kept in a small stone building on the northwest corner of the cemetery near Grant Avenue. Many had been wet or mouse eaten and clearly some were missing. Paper included burial permits, cash receipts, foundation orders, miscellaneous papers (including some out of state permits and certificates) and correspondence. We have abstracted these records onto an electronic database available for use thru the library's services and have made paper indices with entries arranged by name of decedent or in the case of some foundation orders the future decedent. . . Dian Moore, Local History Librarian"--preface.

Freemasons For Dummies
Freemasons For Dummies

Author: Christopher Hodapp

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2021-10-26

Total Pages: 439

ISBN-13: 1119843421

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Unravel the mysteries of the Masons All the myths and rumors about Masonic organizations probably have you wondering "what do Masons really do?" Questions like this one are a natural by-product of being the oldest and largest "secret society" in the world. This book is an ideal starting place to find answers to your questions about the secret and not-so-secret things about Freemasonry. Now in its third edition, this international best-seller peeks behind the door of your local Masonic lodge and explains the meanings behind the rituals, rites, and symbols of the organization. Along the way the book covers nearly 3,000 years of Masonic history, introduces you to some famous Freemasons you already know from history books, and explains the relationship with related groups like Knights Templar, Scottish Rite, Order of Eastern Star, and the beloved fez-wearing Shriners. Look inside the book to learn: What it takes to become a member of the Freemasons, and what you can expect when you join How Lodges are organized and what really goes on during Masonic ceremonies The basic beliefs and philosophies of Freemasonry, including how Masons contribute to charity, and society in general The origins behind some of the wild myths and conspiracy theories surrounding Freemasonry and how to debunk (most of) them Written by a 33rd degree Scottish Rite Mason and the Public Relations and Marketing Director for the Grand Lodge F&AM of Indiana, Freemasons For Dummies is a must-read guide for anyone interested in this ancient fraternal order, whether you're looking to join or are just curious about some of the more mysterious aspects of Freemasonry.

Proceedings
Proceedings

Author: Freemasons. Louisiana. Prince Hall Grand Lodge

Publisher:

Published: 1869

Total Pages: 444

ISBN-13:

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Masonic Tombstones and Masonic Secrets
Masonic Tombstones and Masonic Secrets

Author: Paul Rich

Publisher:

Published: 2013-01

Total Pages: 184

ISBN-13: 9780944285718

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Freemasonry carries its secrets beyond death. Masonic funeral ceremonies, the placing of the apron and sprig of acacia in the coffin, and internment rites at burial are part of Craft's rituals. The carvings on tombstones of Masonic cemeteries are a source of esoteric engravings and guide to evolving initiations and degrees. For the historian, a great value is the evidence they provide of past associations between the brethren behind the doors of the lodge. The old Masonic Burial Ground in Fredricksburg, Virginia, is a museum of patriots, and Jett's long out of print book is a valuable footnote to early American history as well as to the lives connected in one way or another by the secret fraternity. Fortunately the cemetery still is properly maintained and this volume can serve as a guide.