Wildey, Thomas, 1782-1861
Person
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
79th Annual Convention of the Sovereign Grand Lodge postcard, 1906 October 31
Item — Box 2
Identifier: A1994-094-011
Scope and Contents
The postcard includes a black and white photograph of "Thomas Wildey, Founder of Odd Fellowship in America" on the left side of the front. A small circular emblem of the Odd Fellows Home of Maryland is on the upper right corner.
Dates:
1906 October 31
Found in:
Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library
Letter from Thomas Wildey to H. M. Brown, 1839 April 6
Item
Identifier: A2019-181-001
Content Description
Letter from Thomas Wildey to H. M. Brown. Dated April 6, 1839. In this letter, Thomas Wildey, the founder of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows in North America, reports to Brown, the Scribe of Dayton Encampment, No. 2, that he has received the constitution and bylaws. Wildey writes that he has forwarded the Encampment its charter and everything necessary for it to begin its work and congratulates the members of the Encampment for "extending the privileges of Odd Fellowship" and "advancing...
Dates:
1839 April 6
Found in:
Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library