Amanda Lane Root

Amanda Lane Root (July 9, 1839 – October 21, 1918) was an American social reformer in the temperance movement, and a leader in Good Templar activities. Root joined Fraternity Lodge of Gloucester, Massachusetts, May 22, 1862, at the institution of the Lodge, and joined the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts, February 22, 1865. For over 50 years, Root gave her influence and energies for the principles of Good Templary and the cause of temperance.[1]

  1. ^ Higbie 1917, p. 45.