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 Our History

 

Woodmen of the World and/or Assured Life Association carries with it a rich history and noble beginnings in and of its own.

 

Summary History of Woodmen of the World and/or Assured Life Association

 

 

In celebration of its 100th anniversary, Woodmen of the World and/or Assured Life Association published a Centennial Booklet written by then Past President, Arthur j Barrett, Jr. 

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If your interest goes beyond a general history, "In the Beginning" by Peter F. Gilroy, then President, of Woodmen of the World might interest you.  This appeared in The Pacific Woodman at one time and includes an account of the inception of our Society by Fred A Falkenburg, founder and first Head Consul of the Head Camp, Pacific Jurisdiction, Woodmen of the World.

 

About Fraternal Benefit Societies 

 

 

In addition to its own past, Woodmen of the World and/or Assured Life Association adopted the histories of two substantial organizations when they merged into our Society.

 

In 1994, The Supreme Camp of the American Woodmen, a Colorado domiciled fraternal benefits society, was acquired and merged into Woodmen of the World/Assured Life Association. Founded in 1901, American Woodmen remains true to its origins for the benefit of the Black community through its association with Woodmen of the World and/or Assured Life Association. 

 

Again, in 1995, The Danish Brotherhood in America, a Nebraska domiciled fraternal benefit society, found its home in Woodmen of the World and/or Assured Life Association. With this merger, Woodmen acquired a substantial organization with a proud history dating back to 1882. Started by Danish immigrants to the United States, the Danish Brotherhood continues to preserve and perpetuate Danish culture and traditions through its association with Woodmen of the World and/or Assured Life Association.