What was the organization "The Rebeccas" ?

Question

My great-grandmother was a member of The Rebeccas. When she passed on many years ago she left me her costume jewelry and among it was a ring and a brooch which have the letter "R" on them. My mom kind of remembers a story her mom had told her about a society called The Rebeccas. We know nothing about it and would like to complete this part in our family history we are writing.

Answer 1

The Rebeccas or REBEKAHS.. are a masonic type society..
That is the sisterhood branch of the IOOF (Independent Order of Odd Fellows)

It was founded in 1851 by Schuyler Colfax of Indiana USA...
They are named after biblical stories and their motto is 'Friendship, love, truth'

Here is their website
http://www.ioof.org/rebekahs.htm


I hope that helps you in your search..Good Luck

Answer 2

My great grandmother was also part of the Rebeccas and Odd Fellows. It was an organization that collected charity. I've still got all of her old Rebeccas jewelry!

Answer 3

The Rebeccas

Answer 4

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Rebekahs

Answer 6

Hello, Natalie, my sister and I have been going thru some of our grandmothers things and also have a collection of braclets, necklaces and rings, would love to compare.