I.O.O.F. is a fraternal organization, believed to have started in England, formed for the purpose of providing aid to those in need. Story is that they were called "odd" because it was odd at the time to be concerned with the less fortunate. IOOF's sister organization is the Rebekah Lodge. Ginny ----- Original Message ----- From: <Michnted@aol.com> To: <vbyron@ulster.net> Sent: Saturday, March 06, 1999 9:25 AM Subject: Re: [NYULSTER-L] Lookup Offer >Hi Ginny, > What were the Independent Order of Odd Fellows? I never heard of it? >Michele R. Lockwood >