Grand United Order of Galilean Fishermen

Founding Era | Year: Pre-Civil War (before 1860) | 1856
Founding Place: Baltimore, Maryland
Founding & Reorganizing Leaders: Hemsley Nichols, Harriet Nichols, Thomas I. Hall
Geographic Scope: Cross-regions
Gender Organization: Integrated
Type of Order: Distinctive Black order, Provides benefits or life insurance
Civic Engagement: Civil War/Reconstruction involvement, Community charitable, public health, or education program, Fought for civil and/or voting rights
Institutions Run by Order: Newspaper, Savings bank, Headquarters building
Original Sources: Constitution & By laws, Emblem picture, Badge picture, Leader bio from compendium, Member personal story, Member certificate or dues book,
Updated: Jun 06, 2023