Order of Alfredians

The Order of Alfredians was an American fraternal society for men of British origin, dedicated to King Alfred the Great (849-899) and open to his lineal descendants and "those descended from branches of the same stock which have thrown off the political allegiance, but who rejoice to be bearers forward and the amplifiers of that glorious civilization inaugurated by Alfred." As with many other fraternities of its time, the order offered relief benefits and funeral insurance to dues-paying members.

Structure
The Alfredians were organised into Brigades, each presided over by an Honorary Commander and their officers &mdash; including Vice Commander, Chaplain, Treasurer, Scribe, Recorder, Guide, Assistant Guide, Inner Sentinel, and Outer Sentinel &mdash; who, in turn, were under the jurisdiction of Provincial Councils at the state-level, and the Supreme Council under the High Protector and his deputies.