Friendly Societies in Wigtown 'Loyal' Wigtonian Branch of Oddfellows (opened 12 March 1873) Manchester Unity, Lodge Number 5,984 Objects - sick and funeral benefits; widows' assurances; distress funds NG - William Dodds Secretary - James Dewar Treasurer - William Copland Trustees - John Black, Charles Fulton and Thomas Graham 'Rising Sun' Juvenile Lodge of Oddfellows NG - R W Knowles VG - Arthur Cosker Secretary - James McNeil Masonic Lodge 'Galloway' Number 951 (erected 1903) Meets on the second Wednesday of every month from September to April Right Worshipful Master - Robert Green Secretary - Amos Steven Treasurer - Charles Fulton