Ancient Order of United Workmen

The Ancient Order of United Workmen (A.O.U.W.) was a North American fraternal benefit order, formed by John Jordan Upchurch in 1868 at Meadsville, Pennsylvania. Its main practical purpose was the offering of health and life insurance policies to members who were largely drawn from the white working class.

Resources

 * "Initiation Ritual of the Ancient Order of United Workmen" (stichtingargus.nl)