Masonic Members in the Family Tree

Edward King offers a good overview of locating Masonic records in his "Genealogy" article. "Genealogists often become curious about Freemasonry because of a mention in a relative's obituary or from finding a Masonic emblem on a gravestone. What's very important to remember is that neither Masonic Lodges nor their Grand Lodges are in 'the business of' genealogical research."