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Old Photographs, Recognition, Handwriting Deciphering => Handwriting Deciphering & Recognition => Topic started by: RTB on Thursday 22 March 12 15:12 GMT (UK)
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Hi Everyone
Any help with this photo would certainly be appreciated. Can anyone identify the chain that this fellow is wearing and what association he may have beloged to, and if I am really lucky a name as well. This photo has been in the family collection for some time and recently has surfaced courtesy of a cousin. I believe he is either a Scott, Moore, Bailey or McCaughan.
Any thoughts most welcome
Richard
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A pruning knife & gate? probably masonic though.
Skoosh.
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Had a wee hunt Richard, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Order_of_Free_Gardeners
Skoosh.
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Hello Skoosh
That was certainly a find. Thank you so much for that. I did not know we had green fingered ancestors.
Regards
Richard
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Hi I think this is the “Ancient Order of Free Gardeners” as it has the pruning knife. I have something similar with a shield on it. I believe the order was Scottish and moved down into the north if England. I understand it is still active. I will try you get you some more information as I know someone with more information on this order.
You can also contact the curator at Freemasons Hall in London; they are based in Great Queens Street. I found they were very helpful.
cooperman2010
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Hi cooperman2010
Thank you for your reply. it is much appreciated. So, that is two votes for “Ancient Order of Free Gardeners” There is a very strong connection to Scotland for most of the families that I mentioned in my first posting. Will get a name for the fellow one day, he could even be my own Great Grandfather, but no one in the family knows, all too young.
Regards
Richard