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Maxine

Maxine Report 4 Aug 2003 14:38

I was wondering if anyone knew anything about the Association called the Water Buffaloes. My Grandfather was a member and used to go to the lodge in Burslem, SOT. I think that my great grandfather may well have been involved also, and I was wondering if they would have kept any records about their members? Regards Maxine

Unknown

Unknown Report 4 Aug 2003 14:47

Hello again Maxine The 'Buffs' or R.A.O.B. or Royal Antideluvian order of Buffaloes is a Masonic type of organisation. Do fund raising as well to support charities. Maybe sks will be able to be more specific Hazel fife, Scotland

susie manterfield(high wycombe)

susie manterfield(high wycombe) Report 4 Aug 2003 14:50

hi maxine my mums dad was also a water buffalo mum was always led to believe they were a poor mans masons(if you get what i mean) dont mean to offend you sue

Maxine

Maxine Report 4 Aug 2003 15:59

Thanks for the info - don't worry I am not offended! Nw I have the full title of the order I will see what I can find on the net. Many Thanks Maxine

Lisa

Lisa Report 4 Aug 2003 16:05

My Father is in the Royal Order of the Antediluvian Buffaloes or something like that. He has like an address list of all of the lodges in the world. If you like I could have a look on there for you too see if there is any indication of the lodge where he may have been.

Maxine

Maxine Report 4 Aug 2003 17:36

Hi Lisa That would be great. I think he may have gone to the Burslem one, but failing that it would definately have been in Stoke-on-trent. Thanks Maxine