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Originally posted by Measi
Question--
How close does the relationship to a master mason have to be to join Eastern Star? Is it direct relationship (father to daughter) or can it be removed more (grandfather or great-grandfather... or an uncle, etc.)?
I knew it was a relation, but was always curious to know how close the relation had to be...
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According to the OES website:
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Who may join: Only men who are Masons are eligible and only women with specific Masonic affiliation may be members. These affiliations include:
Affiliated Master Masons in good standing,
the wives
daughters
legally adopted daughters
mothers
widows
sisters
half sisters
granddaughters
stepmothers
stepdaughters
stepsisters
daughters-in-law
grandmothers
great granddaughters
nieces
great nieces
mothers-in-law
sisters-in-law
and daughters of sisters or brothers of affiliated Master Masons in good standing, or if deceased were in good standing at the time of their death; as well as members - either active for three(3) years or majority - of the International Order of the Rainbow for Girls or of the International Order of Job's daughters, each of whom having attained to at least the age of eighteen (18) years, are eligible to membership in the Order of the Eastern Star.
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Hope this helps.
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