Royal Knights Of King David

Founding Era | Year: Late 19th century (1880-1899) | 1883
Founding Place: Durham, North Carolina
Founding & Reorganizing Leaders: John Merrick, William Gaston Pearson
Geographic Scope: Multi-state
Gender Organization: Male / Female Partners
Type of Order: Distinctive Black order, Provides benefits or life insurance
Civic Engagement: World War I activities, Supported NAACP or other civil rights association, New Deal activities, Community charitable, public health, or education program, Involved with party or electoral politics
Institutions Run by Order: Newspaper, Savings bank, Loan organization, Headquarters building
Updated: May 22, 2025