Freemasons among the U.S. Founding Fathers
Some people something think that almost all the Founding Fathers were Freemasons, and others that very few were. On the following websites you can find information about which of the Founding Fathers, signers of the Declaration of Independence, signers of the Constitution, and Generals in the Continental Army under Washington, were Masons.
Signers of the Declaration of Independence who were Freemasons
Signers of the U.S. Constitution who were Freemasons
Generals in the Continental Army under George Washington who were Freemasons
In summary:
| Category | Total Number Involved | Number & Percent Who Were Freemasons |
|---|---|---|
| Signers of the Declaration of Independence | 56 | 9 — 16% |
| Signers of the U.S. Constitution | 39 | 13 — 33% |
| Generals in the Continental Army | 74 | 33 — 46% |