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Single Person record details
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Person Code
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NA19104
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Corporate Name
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St Andrew Order of Ancient Free Gardeners Friendly Society
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Dates
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1878-
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The St Andrew Order of Ancient Free Gardeners Friendly Society was formed in 1878, seceding from the West of Scotland District of Ancient Free Gardeners. The latter was one of four districts, including Newcastle-on-Tyne, which had previously broken away from the Ancient Order of Free Gardeners. The Ancient Order of Free Gardeners dates from the 17th century, and a few lodges still exist. The new society, governed by a Grand Lodge, was divided into West of Scotland and East of Scotland Districts, each containing lodges. It was a friendly society, but with strong masonic overtones in its terminology and symbolism. Friendly societies were in existence in the 17th century but reached their peak in the 19th century. They were originally organisations which provided a mechanism for ordinary people to save or make provision for infirmity, old age, death or burial and are mutual benefit societies owned by their members. They were encouraged by the Registration of Friendly Societies Act 1793 (33 Geo. III, c 54). The Friendly Societies Act 1855 (18 & 19 Vict., c 63) established the Registrar of Friendly Societies. Some friendly societies, such as the Free Gardeners, Oddfellows and Shepherds Friendly Society, also acted as social clubs and organisations
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Associated records
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GB233/Acc.10217 | St Andrew Order of Ancient Free Gardeners' Friendly Society, East of Scotland District papers | 1887-1978 | GB243/TD429 | St Andrew Order of Ancient Free Gardeners Friendly Society | 1869-1968 |
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