Hello,

My ancestor was a member of the Water Lily Lodge 229 in Belfast.  I am told
that this was the Free Gardeners group, who were modeled after the masons.

Has anyone heard of this organization or have ancestors who belonged?

I am attaching my ancestor's death announcement that encourages Water Lily
Lodge members to attend his funeral.

Charlotte

Hello Charlotte,

The British Ancient Order of Free Gardeners was a mutual Provident Society founded in Scotland.
The aims of this group are set out in the attached extract from a much larger report.
Hope this is useful?
Regards.
Len Swindley, Melbourne, Australia

British Order of Ancient and Free Gardeners
Belfast Weekly News August 2 1890
Page 2
[Extracted from a lengthy article]
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Hello,
My ancestor was a member of the Water Lily Lodge 229 in Belfast.  I am told that this was the Free Gardeners group, who were modeled after the masons.
Has anyone heard of this organization or have ancestors who belonged?
I am attaching my ancestor’s death announcement that encourages Water Lily Lodge members to attend his funeral.

Charlotte