Commissioned Family Crest

Commissioned Family Crest

I commissioned my good friend and masonic brother, Dave Reynolds to create this amazing family crest. I am thrilled with how it came out, and excited to display it in our...
“As I Remember It” by Edith Cowin

“As I Remember It” by Edith Cowin

My Great-Grandmother through my Father’s Mother was Edith Cowin. (b. 1897, d. 1996) From her Ancestry.com story – When Edith Margurite Dubs was born on November 29, 1897, in Bourges, Cher, France, her father, Henri, was 37, and her mother, Blance, was 24....
The Freemasons in my Family

The Freemasons in my Family

As I research my family ancestry- I keep finding relatives who were Freemasons. I will seek additional information when available, including masonic record cards, details about their affiliations, and any photographs or records of interest. Virgil Augustus Mann...
Mann Family History and potential Coat of Arms

Mann Family History and potential Coat of Arms

Previously tracked family to William Mann (b.1607) can now go back even further to Saloman Le Man (b.1400s) and some info about a possible coat of arms.  A better image of this coat of arms can be found in the previously uploaded PDF I have from the George S....
Saloman’s Parents

Saloman’s Parents

Saloman Le Man was the previous furthest back I could track my name. A google search today found a page on GENi for Saloman LeMan Lyman, who’s son is John Mann. But the birth date and list of children for John Mann does not match my records. If this link is...
Virgil Augustus Mann – Freemason

Virgil Augustus Mann – Freemason

Transcribed: Name: Mann, Virgil AugustusLodge No. 183 Deering [LODGE WEBSITE: https://183-me.ourlodgepage.com/]Initiated 5-19-1923 [EA DEGREE]Passed 5-28-1923 [FC DEGREE]Raised 6-4-1923 [MM DEGREE]Died 9-17-1972, Portland [MAINE]Born North Windham Maine 8-8-1893Age 30...