[note correct spelling - two words] I searched quite a bit for something fully explanatory, but couldn't come up with much. Although this organization is currently in existence they don't seem to have a web site. I don't think they enjoy the widespread popularity of the past. In 1896 they had nearly 170,000 members. Supposedly started by George Washington (ca 1773) to aid Indians displaced by settlers. Joined by F.D. Roosevelt in 1930. No one site seems to have a full history or explanation. Everton's "Genealogical Helper" May/Jun 95 refers you Gale Research's, "Encyclopedia of Associations"; "commonly available at public libraries". and also ..."the Improved Order of Red Men held the American Indians in high regard......The men who organized the Order were impressed by the ethical nature of the American Indian, and hoped to emulate their lifestyle through a pattern of fraternity and charity." <http://www.redmenbingo.com/> Click on "about us" Jeff Owens VwArose@aol.com wrote: > > Has anyone ever heard of The Order of the Redmen, or some similar group > during the second half of the 1800 or early 1900. They had a cemetery in > East Brunswick (Middlesex County) named Osage Cemetery. > > We've seen this group mentioned in several obituaries for Matawan and Keyport > family members @1910. > > If you know anything of this group I would love the information. Thankyou, > VWArose