Cleona H. Smith collection, 1894-1986.

Smith, Cleona H.,

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Maccabees (Organization)

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Knights of the Maccabees

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The Knights of the Maccabees was organized in 1878 as a beneficiary society. The name came from the ancient Maccabees who were followers of Judas Maccabeus. The "History of the Maccabees" explains, " They were not of any particular tribe, but were Jews who feared not to face death in defense of their belief in the God of their fathers. The exact meaning of the name 'Maccabeus' is veiled in obscurity, but. ..it was deemed to be an appropriate term to describe. ..a man of indomitable zeal and iron...

Ladies of the Maccabees

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The Maccabees, both men and women, had lodges in most of the small communities in the county and were quite active, primarily in doctoring the ill, providing relief for families in dire straits, and, otherwise, just socializing. Most had some kind of fund-raiser once or twice a year. From the description of Ladies of the Maccabees papers, 1927-1983. (Public Libraries of Saginaw). WorldCat record id: 123417045 Ladies of the Maccabees founded by Adelphia G. Ward in Muskegon, M...