| Topic: | Re:Charles James Cross (1827–1910) | |
| Posted by: | Sarah Felstead | |
| Date/Time: | 09/12/25 15:00:00 |
| Might try the Masons historic records. From google. Masonic historical records, crucial for family history and organizational memory, primarily consist of digitized membership registers (like UGLE's 1751-1921 data on Ancestry.co.uk), early printed lists like Lane's Masonic Records (now digital), local lodge minute books, county records (under the Unlawful Societies Act), and biographical resources like TheGenealogist's Who's Who in Freemasonry, all accessible through institutions like the Museum of Freemasonry and online genealogy sites, providing rich details on members, lodges, and their activities. Key Resources for Finding Records Museum of Freemasonry (London): Offers free access to UGLE membership registers (1751-1921) via Ancestry and holds vast archives of manuscripts, lodge histories, and journals. Ancestry.co.uk & TheGenealogist: Major subscription sites with digitized records, including UGLE membership indexes and specialized publications like Who's Who in Freemasonry. County Record Offices: Hold records deposited under the 1799 Act, listing members registered with the Clerk of the Peace, plus local lodge deposits. Digital Humanities Institute (DHI): Hosts an electronic version of Lane's Masonic Records, expanding to include post-1894 lodges. Types of Records Available Membership Registers: Comprehensive lists of members from Grand Lodges (e.g., UGLE), detailing names, dates, and lodge affiliations. Lodge Minute Books & Histories: Contain records of meetings, decisions, and member participation, often held locally or at the Museum. Printed & Digital Publications: Lane's Masonic Records, Who's Who, and other historical books offer deep biographical insights. Census Records: Can be cross-referenced with Masonic records for a fuller picture of a member's life. |