Podcast #103: we are discussing Freemasons in Cuba, and more specifically what that means if you find one in your family tree.
So, first of all, why are we bringing up the topic of Freemasons in a Cuban genealogy podcast? Well, there are multiple group lodge cemetery plots scattered throughout the Colon Cemetery.
But before we get too deep in the secret society adventure, let’s review some quick facts about Freemasons and secret societies in Cuba… and then move on to our first case study. In future podcasts we will further discuss the Freemasons, the Oddfellows and the AfroCuban version of the Freemasons, the Abakua.
Quick facts:
Let’s take a quick break and then jump right it.
Okay. Upon visiting the Necropolis Colon Cemetery in Havana, you will notice Freemason symbols on various tombstones as well as entire group cemetery plots for masonic lodges.
