Peter Ogden (founder)

An image of Peter Ogden in a suit with a three links pin on his coat.
Peter Ogden, Founder of the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows in America

Peter Ogden (died 1852) was the founder of the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows in America.[1] This fraternal order was a Benefit society open to African American men and was heavily involved with the early civil rights movement.[2] Ogden was born in the West Indies and served on the S.S. Patrick Henry as a ship steward.[3]

  1. ^ "PIONEERS IN AMERICAN FREEDOM - New World Journal". newworldjournal.org. Retrieved 2024-03-23.
  2. ^ Wilson, Tyler. "The Grand United Order of Odd Fellows Lodge". Explore Baltimore Heritage. Retrieved 2024-03-23.
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