Any ideas on token found?

[TnT2000]

Any idea's on token found?

I also found this token at the same foundation as the buckle and buttons 3" down under a root..I have not been able to nail down the its age or origin...I have found 2 spots in a area cemetery that refer to this but thats it...
I searched I.O.O.F no.1105

 

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[TnT2000]

Re: Any idea's on token found?

yes but Vanderveer club, Where/When??

 

[Siegfried Schlagrule]

Re: Any idea's on token found?

do a google for vanderveer and see if there is a town of that name. Could also do a google for 1OOF with that number and maybe still exists. exanimo, ss

 

[Davetect]

Re: Any idea's on token found?

I believe the IOOF stands for International Order of Foresters hope this puts you on the right trail. HH

 

[JohnRoy]

Re: Any idea's on token found?

Could also be the "International Order of Odd Fellows." Here is a link to their website: http://www.ioof.org/

To Improve and Elevate the Character of Man
In 17th century England, it was odd to find people organized for the purpose of giving aid to those in need and of pursuing projects for the benefit of all mankind. Those who belonged to such an organization were called "Odd Fellows". Odd Fellows are also known as "The Three Link Fraternity" which stands for Friendship, Love and Truth.

The Independent Order of Odd Fellows was founded on the North American Continent in Baltimore, Maryland, on April 26, 1819 when Thomas Wildey and four members of the Order from England instituted Washington Lodge No. 1. This lodge received its charter from Manchester Unity of Odd Fellows in England.

Odd Fellowship became the 1st national fraternity to include both men and women when it adopted the beautiful Rebekah Degree on September 20, 1851. This degree is based on the teachings found in the Holy Bible, and was written by the Honorable Schuyler Colfax who was Vice President of the United States during the period 1868-1873. Odd Fellows and Rebekahs were also the first fraternal organization to establish homes for our senior members and for orphaned children.

 

[gldhntr]

Re: Any idea's on token found?

odd fellows it is.....

 

[southbound]

Re: Any idea's on token found?

Cool token! Probably worth something to a collector. Vern

 

[Burdie]

Re: Any idea's on token found?

Congrats on the token it looks in very good shape. HH Burdie

 

[TnT2000]

Re: Any idea's on token found?

thanks for the help I will get to the origin eventually...

 

[JohnRoy]

Re: Any idea's on token found?

If you look on the following webpage, you will see that the "I.O.O.F." cemetary in Missouri is mentioned several times, as well as the name "Vandeever." Here is the webpage: http://www.baberfamilytree.org/usa/robert1766.htm.

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