Downloads – Dayton Lodge #147

History
Dayton Lodge has a long and proud history. This work was authored by WB James McCloud. The complete history is in PDF format, and can be downloaded HERE.

An update to this history, from 1997 to 2008 is available HERE.
Many thank to WB James McCloud for bringing this history up to date. A lot of research hours and a lot of work went into the creation of this update.

Petition for Membership
Remember, 2B1ASK1. Anyone may download this petition to become a member of any Lodge in Ohio. But there is much more than simply filling out a form to become a Freemason. You must meet certain criteria, and you must ask of your own free will and accord. Get the petition HERE.

Candidate Questionnaire
This is only for a candidate who has made a petition and is ready to answer these questions. Download this form if it applies.

Masonic Last Rites Form

Download this form, fill it out, and give to your Secretary for safe-keeping. As a Mason, this may be one of the most important documents you have. GET FORM HERE

He always shines a special light
To everyone he meets
He loves to talk
And shake the hands
Of everyone he greets
He’s always optimistic
He’ll give you anything
On his hand he proudly wears a ring

I’d seen the emblem often
On signs in many towns
And you’ll see it on old tombstones
In graveyards all around
So I asked if he would tell me
Exactly what it means
He smiled and said
I’ll tell you about this ring

Chorus
It’s the way that I can tell the world
The kind of man I am
And I put my trust
In God Above
And for brotherhood I stand
It reminds me to be honest
To remember whence I came
I’m a man that you can count on
That’s why I wear this ring

So with shaking voice
I returned all my three degrees
And just before I saw the light
While bending on my knees
The room was all so silent
All at once I got to see
My eyes begin to focus on
Dad and my own ring

Chorus
Now it’s the way
That I will tell the world
The kind of man I am
That put my trust in God above
And for brotherhood I stand
It reminds me to be honest
To remember whence I came
I’ll be a man that you can count on
That’s why I wear this ring

Tonight I watched as my son
Returned his own E.A.

Writer: Howie Damron 3:19
2004 Buckeye Wild Productions, LLC/BMI

Trying to find a relative who was a Freemason?

We frequently get questions about finding relatives who may have been a Mason. Here are some points to remember when looking for a Masonic relative.

In general, local Lodges in Ohio do not keep records for deceased members.

The best way to see if there is a record is to contact the Grand Lodge of Ohio.
Phone: 614-885-5318
Address:
Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Ohio
634 High Street
P.O. Box 629
Worthington, OH 43085-0629
Website: http://www.freemason.com

Other methods:

These sites have information about deceased Masons from other parts of the United States.

FREEMASONS Mailing List
http://lists.rootsweb.ancestry.com/index/other/Fraternal_Organizations/FREEMASONS.html

Cyndi's List
http://www.cyndislist.com/soc-frat.htm#HowTo

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