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What is Freemasonry?

What is Freemasonry? Freemasonry is the world's most powerful fraternal organization. Although its origins are lost in the unrecorded history of medieval times, it was formally organized in London, England, in 1717. There are currently over 3 million Freemasons active worldwide, with 1.1 million in North America. With 75,000 Masons and 450 lodges, Ohio has one of the largest Masonic memberships of any state in the country. Freemasonry, as a fraternal organization, brings together men of great character who, despite their...

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Ostby Barton ring

Ostby Barton Masonic Ring

Ostby Barton Masonic Ring The Ostby Barton ring has a long history. Nathan B. Barton founded the company on July 1, 1879, in Providence, Rhode Island. Ostby was a goldsmith from Norway who immigrated to the United States. He is one of the company's co-founders. This company grows to become the largest manufacturer of gold rings in the United States. He becomes a very successful jeweler beginning in 1906. He and his daughter Helen visited Europe to see new ring styles...

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