Astwood was thirty years old when he migrated to #NewOrleans in 1874. According to the Christian Recorder, his life up to that moment had been marked by both privilege and tragedy….. Born in #SaltCayIsland in 1844, Astwood lived in the #BritishWestIndies #TurksandCaicos Islands during his childhood. The Astwoods were counted among the more privileged class […]
Prof. Turner was born in the District of Columbia on October 25, 1850. His mother Sarah Turner Mercer, was a devoted Christian, rendering loyal and consecrated service to her parents in the foundation of the M. E. Church in Washington, D. C. As a boy, young Turner attended private school in Washington before the establishment […]
Connecting my Family Oddfellows and the Household of Ruth Past to the Present By: Tina Carter Douglas When I was a child, children did not participate in “grown folks’ business so when and adult pulled you aside for a face to face eye to eye conversation you knew it was serious. My Grandmother Pearl Arnethea […]
This is a long excerpt from Charles H. Brooks’s History and Manual of the Grand United Order of Oddfellows…….The purpose here is to give a clear and concise look at the origin(s) of our Order as well as clearing up some misconceptions about the Order……. Enjoy! P. G. M., W. A. Pledger, who delivered […]
Our Bro. DR. EUGENE BRINSON, of Americus,Ga, is a native of Terrell county, Georgia. He was born near Dawson, July 1, 1872. His father was a carpenter by trade, and his mother was her former master’s cook. Brinson was educated in the public schools of Dawson, and enjoyed such opportunities as were afforded by the […]
It goes without saying that the brethren of Wayman Lodge 1339, (who work together) have built up a strong kinship through their creativity and common interests. The Diamond Cut Tattoo Company has hit their 5th year milestone in business !!!! In that time these talented brothers have managed not only to touch the tattoo community […]
HISTORY OF ORIGIN AND ADOPTION OF THE DISTRICT LODGES OF THE GRAND UNITED ORDER OF ODD FELLOWS IN AMERICA AND JURISDICTION At the A.M.C of 1879 began and held at the State House in the city of Little Rock, Ark., on the 7th, 8th, 9th, and 10th days of October, A.D. 1879, among other things done […]
One time for the brethren of Pilgrim Lodge 1651 for their stalwart efforts to aid and assist the children of Douglass Park Elementary school and the coalition of 100 Suits in Virginia. These children are our futures and seeing to it that their first days are full of support from the community leaves a […]
District No. 13 of South Carolina Grand United Order of Odd Fellows in America Jurisdiction Helps with Historic Cemetery Clean-up On Saturday, August 17, The Darlington Memorial Cemetery Association lead by Mr. Joel Dargan and with […]
District No. 13 of South Carolina Grand United Order of Odd Fellows in America Helps with Historic Cemetery Clean-up On Saturday, August 17, The Darlington Memorial Cemetery Association lead by Mr. Joel Dargan and with the assistant of Darlington City Council Woman […]
