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Title: Freemasons
Post by: sellio on Tuesday 18 March 14 13:42 GMT (UK)

I believe my g.g.grandfather was an active freemason in Liverpool/ Birkenhead in the late 1800's and early 1900;s.
Is there any way I can find out more about him through the Freemasons and their archives?
Thanks in advance.
 :)

Title: Re: Freemasons
Post by: JeannieR on Tuesday 18 March 14 13:52 GMT (UK)

Hello There......

Can we start with you GG grandfathers name , and date of birth ?

My husband is a very active freemason, and a font of all knowledge on the subject. As I type he is looking for the relevant book/papers !!

JeannieR

A profession would be helpful too

Title: Re: Freemasons
Post by: dawnsh on Tuesday 18 March 14 14:01 GMT (UK)

The museum & library are here

http://www.freemasonry.london.museum/

I was very successful with my freemason ancestors, the library gave me loads of information but it does cost if a family member is not a current freemason.

It also helps if you have a name of the lodge that he was a member of.

Title: Re: Freemasons
Post by: sellio on Tuesday 18 March 14 15:58 GMT (UK)

His name was William Jones. He worked very closely with his son in law Andrew Flemming Bancroft. I would assume they were both masons. They even shared a house with their respective families at one time.
He lived and worked in Liverpool and Birkenhead/ Tranmere.
He was a builder and at one time owned the Borough Road Brickworks until 1900.
He was born in  1833 (Hawarden, Flintshire) and died in 1906 , buried in Toxteth cemetery.
Any information would be amazing. Thank you for taking the time and trouble.  :)

Title: Re: Freemasons
Post by: msr on Tuesday 18 March 14 17:32 GMT (UK)

Very interested in this subject, currently trying to find out more about my grandfather's cousin.

Noted your link Dawn and have checked the website out.  Only last week my employer was telling me to contact the library to ask for help. 

I do hope you don't mind Jeannie, but have sent PM for your husband to look at if he's needing something to keep him busy. :)

Title: Re: Freemasons
Post by: joboy on Wednesday 19 March 14 05:31 GMT (UK)

Here is a link to Liverpool Freemason lodges that might be useful ........ just ask them your  question;
http://liverpool.westlancsfreemasons.org.uk/
Joe

Title: Re: Freemasons
Post by: JeannieR on Wednesday 19 March 14 13:00 GMT (UK)

Hello Again

For Information on William Jones Masonic career, my husband suggest that you write to

The Provincial Grand Secretary
The Masonic Hall
22 Hope Street
Liverpool L1 9BY
Tel 0151 7092458

admin@westlancsfreemasons.org.uk

I may be able to help, if you need information on his parents etc. I have most of the Parish Registers for Hawarden

JeannieR