The Daughters of Rebekah, a branch of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, was established in 1851. The name is derived from Rebekah in the Bible. Sometimes called the Rebekahs, the society is an international service organization.
Category: Tombstone Art
Sep 06
Tombstone Tuesday-Odd Fellows Symbol
The symbol of the fraternal society known as the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, aka Odd Fellows, is three links of a chain.
Aug 23
Tombstone Tuesday–Pythian Sisters Symbol
The Pythian Sisters, the female auxiliary of the Knights of Pythias, had their own symbol, a Maltese cross with the letters PLEF. These letters stand for Purity, Love, Equality, and Fidelity. This is the symbol used on a member’s tombstone.
Aug 09
Tombstone Tuesday-Knights of Pythias Symbol
The Knights of Pythias was officially founded in Washington DC in 1864 by Justus Rathbone, founded as a secret fraternal society for government clerks.
Jul 26
Tombstone Tuesday-Knights of the Maccabees
In addition to the various symbols and artwork engraved on tombstones, fraternal organization symbols are also often seen on grave markers.
Karen Miller Bennett, CG(R)
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