tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4689232453246489556.post5586893706937239819..comments2024-02-16T08:14:29.719-08:00Comments on Leah's Family Tree: Holiday Birthdays, 86 COG Pt. 1Leahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12918752742296339994noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4689232453246489556.post-79019353242895080262009-12-19T21:44:09.608-08:002009-12-19T21:44:09.608-08:00Thanks for sharing your neat COG post. Yes, freema...Thanks for sharing your neat COG post. Yes, freemasonry has quite a history. Many of our American founders were members and there are even conspiracy theories rampant!<br />Does that make it more interesting?<br /><br />Bill ;-)<br /><br />http://drbilltellsancestorstories.blogspot.com/Dr. Bill (William L.) Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04857619677138020430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4689232453246489556.post-62933873990192560242009-12-15T10:32:03.884-08:002009-12-15T10:32:03.884-08:00Yes, that is Masonic "garb." Sadly, I k...Yes, that is Masonic "garb." Sadly, I know nothing about the Freemasons so I couldn't say what and why they are wearing what they are. I think the sashs differ by the rank you are and the skirt things are something everyone wears as a reminder of the original mason craftsmen. Freemasonry is something I really ought to learn more about, seems like everyone in my tree was or is involved with them...Leahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12918752742296339994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4689232453246489556.post-45131614805353665022009-12-15T09:41:35.825-08:002009-12-15T09:41:35.825-08:00Very interesting blog post and photograph. Are th...Very interesting blog post and photograph. Are the two in the post wearing Masonic symbols?Sherry - Family Tree Writerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08771660350904508670noreply@blogger.com