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The Patriarchs Militant is the uniformed branch of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, established in 1885. It represents the highest degree within the IOOF, focusing on ceremonial and fraternal activities. Patriarchs Militant lodges are referred to as Cantons. Sometimes the Patriarchs Militant is referred to as “the Canton”, due to the Canton being the name used instead of “Lodge”.

The Kansas Rebekah Assembly is the governing body for the Kansas Rebekahs. Established on September 20, 1851, the Rebekahs, also known as the International Association of Rebekah Assemblies (IARA), and originally the Daughters of Rebekah is an international service-oriented organization and a branch of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. It was initially designed as the female auxiliary of the IOOF but now allows both female and male members.

Kearsarge Lodge #217 Lodge's Hall is Circa 1892 and located within the Olmstead Historic District in the Town of Swampscott, Massachusetts. One key point of interest is that Kearsarge Lodge #217 was one of a few Lodges on the North Shore (Swampscott, Gloucester and Beverly lodge's) that offered the "Fisherman's Degree" in the early 1900's. (see attached photo's - two) and our Lodge patch (see attached photo) that was created by our long-time former (deceased) Lodge Secretary Glover "Peter" B. Pr ...