Independent Order of Good Samaritans and Daughters of Samaria

Founding Era | Year: Pre-Civil War (before 1860) | 1847
Founding Place: New York City, New York
Founding & Reorganizing Leaders: J. W. B. Smith, Reverend George Hick, Reverend E. W. Williams
Later Headquarters: Washington DC
Geographic Scope: Continental
Gender Organization: Integrated
Type of Order: Evolved from racially integrated order
Civic Engagement: Civil War/Reconstruction involvement, World War I activities, World War II activities, Supported NAACP or other civil rights association, New Deal activities, Community charitable, public health, or education program, Fought for civil and/or voting rights, Involved with party or electoral politics
Original Sources: Founding mission, Emblem picture, Constitution & By laws, Ritual, Convention proceedings or event program, Official group history, Badge picture, Leader bio from compendium, Member certificate or dues book, Lodge charter poster, Group picture
Updated: Jul 03, 2024