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Spelman, James J., 1841-1894; Edwards, Weldon W., active 1872-1884; Head, Charles P.; African American fraternal organizations

The Grand Lodge of Colored Odd Fellows met in this city last Friday and elected the following officers: Grand Master, J. J. Spelman, of Jackson; Deputy Grand Master, W. W. Edwards, of Vicksburg; Grand Secretary, O. L. Garrett, of Canton; Grand Treasurer, C. P. Head, of Vicksburg; Grand Chaplain, Rev. W. H. Graham, of Edwards; Grand Guardian, J. E. Haynes, of Summit; Grand Warden, A. J. Proctor, of Brandon. Executive Committee – W. J. Jordan, of Vicksburg; D. W. Williams, of Grenada and Theo. H. Green, of Natchez.