First Grand Independent Benevolent Society

Founding Era | Year: Civil War era (1861-1879) | 1868
Founding Place: Leavenworth, Kansas
Founding & Reorganizing Leaders: George Noland, Jefferson Craig, W. B. Townsend, Carry Setcher
Geographic Scope: Core State Plus
Gender Organization: Male / Female Partners, Integrated
Type of Order: Distinctive Black order, Provides benefits or life insurance
Civic Engagement: Community charitable, public health, or education program, Involved with party or electoral politics
Institutions Run by Order: Newspaper, Headquarters building
Updated: Jan 13, 2025