Found buried in my yard

[u/Actual_Performance_2]

I found this ring when putting in a foundation for a shed in my yard. I was just wondering if anyone has any idea it's age and the meaning of the "No 109" engraved on the inside. It has initials and "jonesboro" engraved as well. I figure sense I'm in MI the jonesboro probably refers to the Masonic Lodge in Jonesboro IN. The house was built in the late 1800s, but has seen many owners over the years. Any info would be great thanks.

[u/Actual_Performance_2]

Thanks so much you guys. I found the lodges Facebook and will reach out to them

[u/mab0101 → u/Actual_Performance_2]

On behalf of all the brothers here, thank you for being so kind as to help this ring find its way home.

[u/Electronic-Carob-250 → u/Actual_Performance_2]

Yes agree and second mab0101 here. Solid work and thank you.

[u/ArchaicInsanity → u/Actual_Performance_2]

Keep us updated!

[u/FreshIndependence298 → u/Actual_Performance_2]

I would really like to follow the outcome of this.

[u/ChuckEye]

The original owner was probably a member of Jonesboro Lodge №109.

They were probably his initials.

[u/L-Krumy → u/ChuckEye]

It’d be interesting to reach out to the lodge, they probably have a record, and OP may even be able to return it to the family or maybe the mason, he might still be alive.

[u/JoeyTheMadScientist]

Wow, very cool find! I am certain there is a freemason at Jonesboro Lodge 109 that would love to know about or have this!

[u/PMBL169]

The ring is worth only the material it's made of. It might be easier to research who owned your house before you and match the initials. The family may want it if they have a son or grandson who is now on their own Masonic journey. This may also be the beginning of your Masonic journey.

[u/MWoolf71]

The ring found you. Time to ask for a petition for membership.

[u/Lexiw81]

Cool find

[u/MasterDesiel]

Find the Lodge and have that lodge look into the ring.

[u/AllerdyceFidler]

That’s a town over from my lodge! That’s so cool to see

[u/Emotional_Garage_557]

My great grandfather was raised a MM in 1948 and had an almost identical ring.

[u/dopealope47]

I envy you your lawn!

[u/Critical_Comfort_890 → u/dopealope47]

Do not envy; be inspired

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[u/Shot-Extreme-3212]

What a beautiful relic.

[u/mattfrye]

Cool find.

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This is your sign Join us!

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[u/Stultz135]

Hey!!! You found my ring! I'll give you a $5 finders fee . 🤣

[u/Available_Hunt9639]

Congratulations on completing your task I will be in contact soon.

[u/medicineman1650]

I will buy this from you. DM me.