Knights of Wise Men of the World

Founding Era | Year: Civil War era (1861-1879) | 1879
Founding Place: Nashville, Tennessee
Founding & Reorganizing Leaders: John Lewis Brown, Horace G. Scales, Felix Plaskett, Simeon R. Walker, Adam Young, Dr. O. W. James
Later Headquarters: Chattanooga, TN
Geographic Scope: Cross-regions
Gender Organization: Male / Female Partners
Type of Order: Distinctive Black order, Provides benefits or life insurance
Civic Engagement: World War I activities, Fought for civil and/or voting rights, Involved with party or electoral politics
Institutions Run by Order: Newspaper
Original Sources: Founding mission, Constitution & By laws, Ritual, Convention proceedings or event program, Member personal story
Updated: Apr 28, 2024