Vintage Newspaper Clippings - I.O.R.M. Morris Kent and Lyel Akin - Circa 1900s

Several relatives of the late Howard A. Decker were members of the Improved Order of Red Men. Proof may be found in the death notices of Morris Kent and Lyel Akin. The death notices for Morris Kent and Lyel Akin are provided below:

The history of the fraternal organization is an interesting one. It dates back to well before the Revolutionary War and has changed names over the years. A great deal of information about the organization’s roots may be found on The Improved Order of Red Men’s website. There is also a book available online titled, Official History of the Improved Order of Red Men, that may shed some light on the group’s origins for those that are interested in learning more.