Does anybody know whether there is still a RAOB lodge in Swan Village, West Bromwich?
My great grandfather, Harvey Jinks, was a member of the Swan Lodge, he was initiated into the lodge in October 1922 (I have the original certificate).
He was originally an iron moulder, but in 1921 he was unemployed (family history says that he was injured, or disabled in some way), and by 1928 he's a shopkeeper (he had an "outdoor" or off licence in Railway Street). He was also a local councillor for a number of years. He was also supposed to have been active in the trade union movement but I haven't been able to confirm this.
I would love to know more about what the lodge did for the local community.
Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffalos
Moderators: admin, Northern Lass
-
snoopysue
- Posts: 3947
- Joined: Thu May 20, 2010 7:12 pm
- Primary Surname Interests: Fellows Jinks Wearing Jeavons Jensen Barker Skidmore Beardmore Woodall
- Primary Geographical Research Areas: Staffordshire, Worcestershire, Warwickshire, Denmark
- Location: Denmark
- Contact:
Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffalos
Snoopysue
Logic merely enables one to be wrong with authority.
Logic merely enables one to be wrong with authority.
-
mallosa
- Posts: 22246
- Joined: Mon Sep 29, 2008 10:59 pm
- Primary Surname Interests: Rollason, Henley/Hendley, Evans, Taylor, Brookes, Lenton, Wilson and Mallon
- Primary Geographical Research Areas: Dudley, Rowley Regis, Oldbury, Birmingham and Ireland
- Location: Yardley, Birmingham
Re: Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffalos
Hi S.S.
Just asked google (don't tell Rob)
The Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes (RAOB) is one of the largest fraternal organisations in the United Kingdom.[1] The order started in 1822 and is known as the Buffs to members.
The RAOB organisation aids members, their families, dependents of former members and other charitable organisations.
The Order's motto is "No Man Is At All Times Wise" (Latin: Nemo Mortalium Omnibus Horis Sapit) and it has the maxim of "Justice, Truth and Philanthropy". The Order has a Rule Book, Manual of Instruction and Ceremony Lectures issued and revised by the Grand Lodge of England. The 'lodge' description for branch organisation and headquarters was adopted in imitation of Freemasonry.
Just asked google (don't tell Rob)
The Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes (RAOB) is one of the largest fraternal organisations in the United Kingdom.[1] The order started in 1822 and is known as the Buffs to members.
The RAOB organisation aids members, their families, dependents of former members and other charitable organisations.
The Order's motto is "No Man Is At All Times Wise" (Latin: Nemo Mortalium Omnibus Horis Sapit) and it has the maxim of "Justice, Truth and Philanthropy". The Order has a Rule Book, Manual of Instruction and Ceremony Lectures issued and revised by the Grand Lodge of England. The 'lodge' description for branch organisation and headquarters was adopted in imitation of Freemasonry.
If you would like to have your ancestors photo's included in our Gallery, please send me a pm.
Researching: Evans, Rollason, Henley/Hendley, Brookes, Taylor (Wilson - Birmingham)
Researching: Evans, Rollason, Henley/Hendley, Brookes, Taylor (Wilson - Birmingham)
-
mallosa
- Posts: 22246
- Joined: Mon Sep 29, 2008 10:59 pm
- Primary Surname Interests: Rollason, Henley/Hendley, Evans, Taylor, Brookes, Lenton, Wilson and Mallon
- Primary Geographical Research Areas: Dudley, Rowley Regis, Oldbury, Birmingham and Ireland
- Location: Yardley, Birmingham
Re: Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffalos
Sorry, can't find the answer to your question - is there still a RAOB lodge in Swan Village, West Bromwich? 
If you would like to have your ancestors photo's included in our Gallery, please send me a pm.
Researching: Evans, Rollason, Henley/Hendley, Brookes, Taylor (Wilson - Birmingham)
Researching: Evans, Rollason, Henley/Hendley, Brookes, Taylor (Wilson - Birmingham)
-
gardener
- Posts: 3273
- Joined: Fri Oct 03, 2008 6:49 pm
- Primary Surname Interests: Rose, Wolloxall, Wallis(ace), Downs
- Primary Geographical Research Areas: Netherton, Dudley, Bewdley
- Location: Iceland
- Contact:
Re: Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffalos
walsallraob.com would probably be the best bet for an answer
"The present is the key to the past" - Charles Lyell