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In response to this, the AOUW was founded by John Upchurch, a Mason, as a Fraternal Benefit Society. Each member was assessed a small fee and upon the death of a member, his family would receive a death benefit, usually on the order of about $500 - $2,000.
The national Sons of Temperance was formed in 1843, and the Templars in 1851. Both were fraternal orders with secret rituals and degrees and ranks of membership. By 1848 the Sons had 3 divisions in Cleveland, and a decade later, the Templars had several lodges.