Tracing Your Freemason, Friendly Society and Trade Union Ancestors (Paperback) by Daniel Weinbren

This accessible and informative guide explores the often-overlooked world of fraternal organizations, friendly societies, and trade unions—groups that played a vital role in the social and economic lives of many ancestors.

Daniel Weinbren:

• Dispels myths surrounding secretive groups like the Freemasons.
• Explains the origins, purposes, and rituals of these societies.
• Covers major organisations such as the Oddfellows, Foresters, and Rechabites, as well as smaller local groups.
• Describes their structures, ceremonies, regalia, and social functions.
• Provides a comprehensive directory of archives, libraries, and online resources to help trace family connections.

Whether your ancestor was a Freemason, a trade unionist, or a member of a mutual aid society, this book offers the tools and context to uncover their story and understand the communities they were part of.

ISBN : 9781526710338

£14.99

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