Progressive Brothers And Sisters Of Light
Founding Era | Year: Late 19th century (1880-1899) | 1881
Founding Place: Orchard Hill, near Griffin, Georgia
Founding & Reorganizing Leaders: Sam H. Jones, N. E. Jones, E. D. Jones, Sidney Proth, George Wilson, Julius Fuller, Samuel Beeks, Silas Bivins, Solomon Williams, John Willis, and Rev. L. W. Ogletree.
Later Headquarters: Atlanta or Macon GA
Geographic Scope: Single State
Gender Organization: Male / Female Partners
Type of Order: Distinctive Black order, Provides benefits or life insurance
Civic Engagement: Community charitable, public health, or education program
Institutions Run by Order: Funeral home or cemetery, Headquarters building
Updated: May 01, 2026
Founding Place: Orchard Hill, near Griffin, Georgia
Founding & Reorganizing Leaders: Sam H. Jones, N. E. Jones, E. D. Jones, Sidney Proth, George Wilson, Julius Fuller, Samuel Beeks, Silas Bivins, Solomon Williams, John Willis, and Rev. L. W. Ogletree.
Later Headquarters: Atlanta or Macon GA
Geographic Scope: Single State
Gender Organization: Male / Female Partners
Type of Order: Distinctive Black order, Provides benefits or life insurance
Civic Engagement: Community charitable, public health, or education program
Institutions Run by Order: Funeral home or cemetery, Headquarters building
Updated: May 01, 2026
