This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: kathdew Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.maryland.counties.baltimorecity/2192.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: No, I don't. I'm guessing that could refer to the Third Order of St. Francis. The family was VERY Catholic. It was rather common, as far as I know, to belong to the Third Order of St. Francis and basically meant following a prayer schedule throughout the day. Nothing secretive or unusual about it. Not much different from what many spiritual people do today, even if not members of the Third Order. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.