R.A.O.B. or Buffaloes

[BarryW]

Looks Masonic to me. Possibly Knights Templar although I'm not familiar with it?

[Sandie_L]

Thanks for the info I will certainly try that

Hi Sandie


Certainly if your ancestor was Grand Primo he should be fairly easy to track down.

Can I suggest that you contact the Buffs museum (Stan Stirman) which is housed in Harrogate. Stan is also from the NE.

Try:
Museum.Curator (at) raobgle.org.uk

Replace (at) with @

PLease let me know how you get on.

Regards

Barry

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Barry, thanks so much for the contact name I will let you know how I get on. Much appreciated Sandie

[Treetotal]

Thanks for that Barry
Carol

[Kevvo7132]

I'm trying to find info on my paternal side of the family particularly about my grandfather, bro George Laybourn R.O.H. I was told he was a Grand Primo, but I haven't been able to find anything on any websites. Sorry I don't have much details with regards date of birth etc all I know is he died in 1958 the and lived in Sunderland which was then County Durham. I also have a watch fob chain with a medalion ROH & Latin motto on the front. Engraved on the back is BRO G. Laybourn R.O.H. 16th Dec 1951. Any information would be great or even a pointer as to where I could find anything about him.

Hi Sandie,

I'm not sure how much you've found out since you posted this, but I've checked GLE records and there is no G. Laybourn listed as a Grand Primo there, which means he may have been GP in one of the other banners.
is the latin motto on the fob "Nemo Mortalium Omnibus Horis Sapit"?

Regards,

Kevin

[Sandie_L]

Hi Kevin

Haven't found much unfortunately. I emailed the museum in Harrogate but haven;t had a reply yet.

The latin motto on the fob is "Palma Non Sine Pulvere" and if it helps you my grandfather lived in Sunderland.

[Treetotal]

Hi Sandie....It translates to "Victory not without toil"
Carol

[Sandie_L]

Hi Sandie....It translates to "Victory not without toil"
Carol

Hi Carol

Thanks for the translation.

[Kevvo7132]

Hi Sandie,

I believe the museum at Harrogate is only GLE specific, so it may be a dead avenue.
I'll check with some of my contacts in other banners to see if they can shed any light on the fob for you.

[docblossom1]

I wonder if anyone has any information about a lodge in St Ives, Cornwall or a town near there.  My grandfather was a member. He died in 1973 so its quite a long time ago.  I'm trying to find out if they have any information about him and what he did, and when he became a member etc. I would appreciate anything anyone can get for me.