The "Rebekah's" are the women's branch of the I.O.O.F. (Independent Order of the Odd Fellows). My mother in-law was a member and my wife was a member of the Daughters of the 'Rebekah's". Subject: Re: Fraternal Organizations I haven't seen anyone answer this. Rebekah is a female name from the Bible - a highly respected one. Cathy ----- Original Message ----- From: "Nancy Atkinson" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, October 29, 2002 8:41 PM Subject: RE: Fraternal Organizations > I have always wondered... what is the meaning of 'Rebekah' ? > > Nancy > > > > Daughters of Rebekah (I.O.O.F.) - this one solved a mystery > > for me on the initials IOOF. There was an obituary which > > mentioned membership and I'd never heard of this. > > > > > > ==== PADELAWA Mailing List ==== > > > > ==== PADELAWA Mailing List ====