Ancient Order of Foresters, Loyal Jurisdictions in the United States
Founding Era | Year: Late 19th century (1880-1899) | 1889
Founding Place: Atlantic Jurisdiction, Pacific Jurisdiction, AlabamaGreat Britain
Founding & Reorganizing Leaders: Massachusetts Chief Ranger H. M. Sweeney, George W. Brady, Dr. William C. Lane, John U. Riley
Geographic Scope: Continental
Gender Organization: Male / Female Partners
Type of Order: Part of racially integrated order, Provides benefits or life insurance
Civic Engagement: Supported NAACP or other civil rights association, Opposed to Amos 'n Andy or Birth of a Nation, Fought for civil and/or voting rights, Involved with party or electoral politics
Original Sources: Founding mission, Emblem picture, Constitution & By laws, Ritual, Badge picture, Member personal story, Member certificate or dues book, Group picture
Updated: Jun 16, 2025
Founding Place: Atlantic Jurisdiction, Pacific Jurisdiction, AlabamaGreat Britain
Founding & Reorganizing Leaders: Massachusetts Chief Ranger H. M. Sweeney, George W. Brady, Dr. William C. Lane, John U. Riley
Geographic Scope: Continental
Gender Organization: Male / Female Partners
Type of Order: Part of racially integrated order, Provides benefits or life insurance
Civic Engagement: Supported NAACP or other civil rights association, Opposed to Amos 'n Andy or Birth of a Nation, Fought for civil and/or voting rights, Involved with party or electoral politics
Original Sources: Founding mission, Emblem picture, Constitution & By laws, Ritual, Badge picture, Member personal story, Member certificate or dues book, Group picture
Updated: Jun 16, 2025
Downloadable Sources
African Americans in Ancient Order of Foresters at 1915 Lincoln Jubilee
British High Court rules on U.S. Negroes as Foresters 1887
Ancient Order of Foresters Loyal Jurisdictions in the United States pinback
