German Friendly Society (Charleston, S.C.)

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Dates:
Active 1766
Active 1940

Biographical notes:

The German Friendly Society, a social and benevolent organization, was founded in Charleston, South Carolina in 1766 by Michael Kalteisen. After petitioning the South Carolina legislature, the society was incorporated in 1791. The society issued stock and made charitable contributions.

From the description of German Friendly Society records, 1766-1940. (College of Charleston). WorldCat record id: 31739898

Club for mutual assistance and fellowship located in Charleston, S.C.; founded, 1766, for German-speaking immigrants and residents of German descent.

From the description of Records, 1766-1893. (University of South Carolina). WorldCat record id: 57507872

The German Friendly Society was founded in Charleston in 1766 by members of St. John's Lutheran Church for purposes of mutual assistance and fellowship. The organization aided German-speaking immigrants and residents of German descent.

From the description of German Friendly Society records, 1766-2002. (The South Carolina Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 318359109

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Subjects:

  • Charities
  • Fraternal organizations
  • Fraternal organizations
  • German Americans
  • German Americans
  • Memorials
  • Stocks

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  • South Carolina--Charleston (as recorded)
  • South Carolina--Charleston (as recorded)
  • South Carolina (as recorded)
  • Charleston (S.C.) (as recorded)
  • South Carolina--Charleston (as recorded)
  • Charleston (S.C.) (as recorded)