Mason's in New Zealand?

Question

My great-great granfather was a 33rd degree Mason in New Zealand. Since my great grandmothre ran away to the USA I know little about that part of my family other than the last name Ellis, he was military and given some award for work with Moari's. Is there any regristry in New Zealand where I can learn anything...even a first name?

Answer 1

Yes i'm in NZ. No dont know of any register, however if you post this in the New Zealand section you will most likely get the right answer.

http://answers.yahoo.com/dir/;_ylt=AhQlb...

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Answer 2

check with the Grand Lodge of New Zealand. They can give you the information you want. You need at least a last name and birthdate. Their website is www.freemasons.co.nz

Answer 3

Try contacting the Grand Lodge of New Zealand.

http://www.freemasons.co.nz/

They should have a record of his membership.

Answer 4

You could try to contact the Freemasons of New Zealand: http://www.freemasons.co.nz

They may be able to divulge some information they have on your relative if you write to them. They keep a registry of members, dating all the way back to the beginnings of the order. Address and birth date would be contained in that information - that may be enough to help you on, so that you can research more through other channels.

Answer 5

HAHAHAHAHAHA!  This question caught me by surprise!

Anyway, do you meen Freemason?  Yes, there's a complete list of births and deaths here in the library and I know someone who specializes in this area.  And if you're talking about Freemasons (because I really don't think you're referring to me), I know some who would be able to point me in the right direction.  Email me with the details.

Answer 6

Boy, that's not what I thought you were going to ask!