Canton Francis #18
The Patriarchs Militant (PM) 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” because Canton is the name used instead of “Lodge”.
Main Details
Lodge Name
Canton Francis #18
Contact
Rex DeWees
Lodge Email
Telephone
(304) 373-7841
Updated
Listing Details
Lodge Address
Next Session
6/19/2025
Session Location
Wheeling WV
Meeting Date
2nd & 4th Tues
Secretary
Rex DeWees
Lodge Type
Status
A
(Status Codes A = Active, I = Inactive, C = Closed)
(Status Codes A = Active, I = Inactive, C = Closed)
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Fun Facts:IOOF traces its roots to England’s “odd trades” guilds in the 1700s, where workers in miscellaneous trades banded together for mutual aid. This origin story explains the “odd” in Odd Fellows.
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