Knights of Gideon in Virginia & North Carolina

Founding Era | Year: Late 19th century (1880-1899) | 1897
Founding Place: Norfolk, Virginia
Founding & Reorganizing Leaders: Reverend John J. Mainor, F. E. Puryear, J. A. Joyner, E. H. Ridley, J. J. Cook
Later Headquarters: Goldsboro, NC
Geographic Scope: Multi-state
Gender Organization: Integrated
Type of Order: Distinctive Black order, Provides benefits or life insurance
Institutions Run by Order: Newspaper
Original Sources: Founding mission, Emblem picture, Convention proceedings or event program, Badge picture, Member personal story,
Updated: Feb 02, 2023