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Member Since: June 2006 Posts: 2,434 Send Message	Kris	Report	1 Sep 2006 14:51
Member Since: June 2006 Posts: 2,434 Send Message	Has anyone tried to trace ancestors using the freemasonry reources? Have spoken to a librarian in London and it sounds like it might prove to be VERY expensive. I would be interested to know if anyone has done this and what sort of information they got.
Member Since: August 2004 Posts: 4,785 Send Message	Val wish I'd never started	Report	1 Sep 2006 15:06
	if you go to the search facility on here any type in Masons or something like that there is a thread about researching them I will see if I can find it
Member Since: June 2006 Posts: 2,434 Send Message	Kris	Report	1 Sep 2006 15:13
Member Since: June 2006 Posts: 2,434 Send Message	Thanks for nudging that thread Val. I have actually enquired at the London library - I would be interested to hear about other people's experiences and what information they received.
Member Since: February 2004 Posts: 6,440 Send Message	An Olde Crone	Report	1 Sep 2006 15:58
	Kris How does this work as a research tool? I wasn't aware that the Freemasons kept any records of BMDs or family etc. Do tell! My great grandfather was quite a high-up Mason, and if there is the slightest chance that he has given any info to anyone about his antecedants, then I'm on! OC