Identify Time Period Photo

[handswh]

I have this photo, of which my great grandfather is pictured. He was in Company F, 62nd ALA. Signed up in Talladega, AL and captured at Fort Gaines. Would anyone know the history of this photo? The uniforms being different, possibly this was a later photo of a remembrance or reunion? Thanks for your input.

 

[John Hartwell]

Looks like the regalia of some fraternal organization. Definitely post-war.

 

[Salterr]

Looks like the regalia of some fraternal organization. Definitely post-war.

Agreed, I just saw a similar vest posted on another site but can't recall it. I believe that was also fraternal

 

[handswh]

Thank you so much!

 

[handswh]

He died I think in 1935, so maybe that date will help me track the source.

 

[handswh]

So maybe a local lodge photo?

 

[John Hartwell]

IOOF (Odd Fellows):

There were a great many variations.

 

[Rhea Cole]

Your grandpa was a member of the Loyal Order Of Odd Fellows.

History Link:

The history of the Oddfellows

A snapshot view of our Society's development since day one in 1810 and wider Odd Fellows history.

www.oddfellows.co.uk

Present day Odd Fellows:

" Modern Goat Rider, an Odd Fellows podcast "

Link:

Odd Fellows Podcast - Modern Goat Rider

A podcast for people interested in or members of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Hosts guide listeners to improve their lodge life.

moderngoatrider.com

 

[chubachus]

I've seen references in a few places describing hard images saying the star vests like some of the men are wearing are Masonic, don't know for sure: https://uniondb.com/products/masonic-daguerreotype

 

[R. Porter]

I was going to say Odd Fellows, The guy squatting next to the end on the right appears to have a badge made of crossed swords whose tips are connected by three chain links.

 

[handswh]

Oh my word! Thank you all so much. You're amazing for helping.

 

[Biscoitos]

I have this photo, of which my great grandfather is pictured. He was in Company F, 62nd ALA. Signed up in Talladega, AL and captured at Fort Gaines. Would anyone know the history of this photo? The uniforms being different, possibly this was a later photo of a remembrance or reunion? Thanks for your input.

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Definitely before 1935. I would think late 1800s. Possibly the very early 1900s.

 

[Biscoitos]

IOOF (Odd Fellows):
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There were a great many variations.

Nailed it.

 

[handswh]

You all are spot.on!