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Origin and Principles of Odd Fellowship in England and US
The piece traces secret societies from antiquity to modern times, arguing most Odd Fellows origins are English and late 18th century London clubs. It details the formation of the Independent Order, the Baltimore lodge, and the 1813 Manchester split, stressing Friendship Love and Truth as core, universal fraternity guiding conduct beyond politics or religion.
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Odd Fellowship
Sitteng
Income
Spain
Portugal
France
England
Rome
Nero
Titus Ceaser
Odd Fellows
Germany
Italy
Solomon
First Temple
O. F
Adam
O. F’s
Grand Lodge
U. S
ORDER
Order of
O. F's
London
Janes Montgomery
Antony
Band of Brothers
Liverpool
Union Order
Reform Party
Davenport
Manchester
Independent
United States
Thomas Wildey
John Duncan
John Welsh
John Cheatham
Richard Bushworth
Second Street
Baltimore
Maryland
Washington Lodge
She House
N. Y. City
Prince Regent's Lodge
N. Y
G. L
Grand Lodge of
America
Temple of
Great Brotherhood of
M. E
Great Order of
Odd Fellow
Odd Fellows of the
North
Odd Fellows of
South
Benevolent and Relief Association
Peandion
Ces
Annals of History
Dietresa
Xyz
Rother
Map