Why Lineage is Important to Freemasons

Lineage establishes important legitimacy for Freemason lodges and there are plenty of fake masons out there.  We call them clandestine masons and many of them do not even know they…

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How to Research Masonic Genealogy

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Researching your family history for a masonic connection can be fun and inspiring for anyone interested in genealogy. Although it is not required for a petitioner to have any familial…

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Biography of James M Hays

James M Hays

James Muckle Hays was born in Milwaukee on October 15,1872, the son of Robert and Jane (Coulter) Hays. His father was a civil war veteran and one of only three…

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History of James M Hays Lodge

James M. Hays Lodge No. 331 is proud to celebrate its 100 year anniversary as a lodge in 2023. Although our locations have changed, our core values have remained the…

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