Fellowship Society (Charleston, S.C.)

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Mutual assistance organization, founded 1762, in Charleston, S.C., originally formed to assist the widows and orphans of "mechanics," or craftsmen and well-to-do working-class men of Charleston. The organization remains active today at 370 King St., its home since the early 20th century.

From the description of Brief history of the Fellowship Society of Charleston, [ca. 1880?] (University of South Carolina). WorldCat record id: 777022265

Mutual assistance organization, founded 1762, in Charleston, S.C., originally formed to assist the widows and orphans of "mechanics," or craftsmen of Charleston; in 1804, the group voted to support the eudcation of "orphan and indigent children." The organization remains active today at 370 King St., its home since the early 20th century.

From the description of Records, 1762-1947 [microform]. (University of South Carolina). WorldCat record id: 777005300

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creatorOf Fellowship Society (Charleston, S.C.). Records, 1762-1947 [microform]. University of South Carolina, System Library Service, University Libraries
creatorOf Fellowship Society (Charleston, S.C.). Brief history of the Fellowship Society of Charleston, [ca. 1880?] University of South Carolina, System Library Service, University Libraries
referencedIn Cripps, Robert. Will, 1786 Nov. 3. University of South Carolina, System Library Service, University Libraries
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South Carolina--Charleston
Charleston (S.C.)
South Carolina--Charleston
Charleston (S.C.)
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Artisans
Charities
Men
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Active 1762

Active 1947

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