[from A.M Harrision's Descriptive List of Insular Societies]

(144) Independent Order of Grand Templars, Manx Gem
Lodge, no.2024, no. 1874 -1879.

Description

This American-founded benefit society reached the Island by way of England in the early 1870's. Though largely similar in atmosphere and structure to the Rechabite proceedings, their regalia and ceremonies were grander and more elaborate.

Records

M.N.H.L.. Isle of Man Friendly Society scrapbook,

Publications

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Later research (by F.P.C)

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