be looking for some records then that might also be something worth checking. The Encampment in Boonville was called Warrick Encampment No. 87. This book might have more information about H.F. Fulling. A copy is at Indiana University.

As a weird aside, orphanages often put the kids to work on a farm as it was part of the orphanage. They had them learn to play music and put on concerts. Here's an image of an IOOF orphanage band about a hour's drive from where your grandfather lived.

At my home lodge we have records that predate the American Civil War. There's a lot of history there. As Odd Fellows we write in our journals at each lodge meeting whatever important stuff's going on. Most of the historical records that I've seen are "all about the business" but that doesn't mean it isn't some pretty interesting stuff.

I don't know if Hebron Lodge No. 144 is still active. In my state there are over a hundred lodges that are gone and very little remains to prove their existence. Such is the way life and this organization, in my opinion, has done a disappointing job of preserving its history. If I were looking to track down records of Hebron Lodge No. 144 I'd start with contacting Diana Merritt. She is the Secretary of the Grand Lodge of Indiana Odd Fellows. The Secretary is sort of the "correspondence person" for the organization at their respective level. Her email is [email protected] Her phone # is (317) 241-3038. If you can't get in touch with her please let me know and I'll help figure out who you reach out to. I'd start by asking if that Hebron No. 144's still around and if so, how to contact them. If not, I'd ask about what might have happened to the records of that lodge.

Bombing you with information.