Ancient Order of United Workers

Ancient Order Of United Workmen
Freemasons	The AOUW was founded by a Freemason after the Civil War. John Jordan Upchurch founded the society in 1868, in Meadville, Pennsylvania. His goal was to bridge the difference between an employer and employee. This fraternity's roots are different than the others examined, because the base for its creation was the focus on a Fraternal Benefit Society. A member of the AOUW would pay one dollar to an insurance fund to cover the sum of no less than five hundred dollars in the case of a members death. AOUW insurance contact The Ancient Order of United Workmen (AOUW), is the only fraternity of the timeline that is not one of the three largest fraternities of the nation. Yet, this organization enjoyed success in Clay county. The few members that the AOUW had, held an influencing position for a greater duration than others. •Ancient Order of United Workmen –D.C. Darrow, Corner, Health Officer –John Malloy, Justice –O.C. Beck City Treasurer, Mayor 1915 –A.J. Wright, Chief of Fire Department, County Commissioner –	Timeline of Organizations 1891-1911 1915-1922 1928-1932
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