Knights and Daughters of Honor

Founding Era | Year: Early 20th century (1900-1919) | 1917
Founding Place: Springfield, Illinois
Founding & Reorganizing Leaders: Abraham Morris Williams, Dora Cannon, Eliza Warner, Katie Daniels
Geographic Scope: Cross-regions
Gender Organization: Integrated
Type of Order: Distinctive Black order, Provides benefits or life insurance
Civic Engagement: Supported NAACP or other civil rights association, Anti-lynching actions, Fought for civil and/or voting rights, Involved with party or electoral politics
Institutions Run by Order: Headquarters building
Original Sources: Emblem picture, Badge picture, Leader bio from compendium, Member personal story
Updated: Jun 21, 2023