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Records of fraternal organization contain personal information included in the membership application and death benefit claim forms. The membership applications may include date and place of birth, names of parents and siblings, religion, profession, place of residence, and medical information. Some of the forms may however be incomplete. Death benefit claims provide the date of death, but may also contain much other information about the individual. | Records of fraternal organization contain personal information included in the membership application and death benefit claim forms. The membership applications may include date and place of birth, names of parents and siblings, religion, profession, place of residence, and medical information. Some of the forms may however be incomplete. Death benefit claims provide the date of death, but may also contain much other information about the individual. | ||
Start your search for fraternal records by getting as much information as you can from relatives. Look | Start your search for fraternal records by getting as much information as you can from relatives. Look at home for the following items: | ||
*Dues Books - members paid yearly dues | |||
*Copies of Membership Applications, Policies, and Certificates | |||
*Jewelry - members wore pins, rings, medals with insignias to show their affiliation | |||
=== Genealogical Societies === | === Genealogical Societies === | ||