About Us:

The Widows Sons, Masonic Riders Association is an association of master masons who have gathered together to promote freemasonry within the motorcycling community and to introduce motorcycling to our non-riding Masonic brethren.  As freemasons we are committed to the ‘brotherly love, relief, and truth’ tenets of our lives, as Widows Sons we are devoted to supporting widows & orphans of our Masonic brethren. We hold events and rides as fundraisers for this noble cause, and other charitable causes. The chapter is very diverse with members from various areas, lodges, and a variety of motorcycles. There are different levels of membership in our chapter, to accept non-masons, and even non-riders in the hopes of educating and introducing them into these two beloved interests.

We are not an appendant body of freemasonry or the Grand Lodge of Ohio, and do not speak or act as representatives of freemasonry.  We do however affiliate with other like-minded persons in the motorcycling community to demonstrate the fine principles of freemasonry. We are not a gang, or show any allegiance to any 1% club.  This is an International Association of Masons that strives to support our fraternity while presenting a good impression to the public while riding. We are more of a “Masonic booster club” by supporting our brethren and lodges and introducing freemasonry to the motorcycling world, while improving fellowship and assisting a great cause.

The logo of the Ohio Widows Sons is the ‘new’ patch adopted by the Northern Jurisdiction in May 2004. Although large and very detailed, this logo has much symbolism to our brethren, and is representative of our fraternity to the public.  The three sides of the triangle represent the degrees of traditional blue lodge masonry, while the three points represent the burning tapers. The all-seeing eye reminds us that our thoughts words and actions are always being observed, and to respond accordingly.  The square, level and plumb represents the three principal officers of the lodge, and is symbolic of our working tools. The rising sun represents the Master of the Lodge at the apex of the triangle, while reminding us the sun never sets on freemasonry; its light is cast forever to all points of the globe. The wings demonstrate personal freedom and liberty, ideas at the heart of every mason. They also are a common symbol throughout the motorcycling community and therefore demonstrate our heritage. The ‘meet on the level & part on the square’ remind everyone that we are masons above all.  We wish to be received as such, and hope to overcome any prejudices and misconceptions of those who ride motorcycles. This phrase is also intended to stimulate conversation among non-masons, thereby providing an opportunity for our members to explain the great attributes of the Masonic fraternity.  The color of red for the text reminds us to be passionate towards Freemasonry, the Widows Sons, and the motorcycling community, while the silver embroidery designates us an affiliated/descendant chapter of the Ohio Grand Chapter Widows Sons Masonic Riders Association.

The Chapter Name “Solomons Sevens” was adopted as recognition of our Masonic Heritage and reminds us to act in the character of our ancient brethren, how the principles of freemasonry cross all boundaries, of countries, opinions, and even time. It also alludes to our charter, as there were seven members that met on July 07, 2007 at 7 p.m. to found this local chapter.  During this meeting there were numerous ‘seven’ occurrences and it was deemed that this should be remembered for all time.  The evening was closed with the toast of a ‘seven and seven’ with seven straws.

The Widows Sons Association and Freemasonry in general are great attributes to any community and our chapter hopes to assist in demonstrating the positive influence of these two groups. We wish to have some fun, do a lot of riding, and promote and assist the goals of the freemasonry, our Chapter, and the Widows Sons Association. 

If you wish to join us, or have been contemplating masonry or motorcycling we would be glad to hear from you!.

 Please contact our Secretary or President with any further questions.

More information about the Widows Sons may also be found by visiting the Widows Sons Website.

The Ohio Widows Sons site may also be helpful: Ohio Grand Chapter.