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Preferred Citation

Modern Woodmen of America Local 13195 Cash Account Book, 1908-1914. Local government records collection, Cumberland County Court Records. The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Va. 23219.

Acquisition Information

This item came to the Library of Virginia in shipments of court papers from Cumberland County.

Historical Information

Modern Woodmen of America was a fraternal organization founded in 1883 by Joseph Cullen Root, an Iowa businessman, to provide financial services, life insurance, and opportunities for fellowship for men ages 18 to 45.

Cumberland County was named for William Augustus, duke of Cumberland, third son of King George II. It was formed from Goochland County in 1749. The county seat is Cumberland.

Scope and Content

Modern Woodmen of America Local 13195 Cash Account Book, 1908-1914, records in chronological order amount received from the camp's clerk to go into camp's benefit and general funds and the amount paid from both funds.

Index Terms

Corporate Names:

• Modern Woodmen of America (Cumberland County, Va.)

Subjects:

• Friendly societies -- Virginia -- Cumberland County.

Geographical Names:

• Cumberland County -- History -- 20th century.

Genre and Form Terms:

• Account books -- Virginia -- Cumberland County.
• Local government records -- Virginia -- Cumberland County.
• Organization records -- Virginia -- Cumberland County.