Texas Societies (12 societies)
Hibernian Benevolent and Mutual Aid Association
Founded in AustinColumbus Hebrew Benevolent Society
French Benevolent Society of Galveston
Founded in 1860 to assist French immigrants.See: Membership records from 1860 in Rosenberg Library, Galveston.
Galveston Orphan's Home
Galveston Port Society
Founded in 1858 to improve the moral and social condition of seamenSee: Minutes, financial records etc from 1858 in Rosenberg Library, Galveston.
Hebrew Benevolent Society
Founded in Galveston in 1852Howard Association of Galveston
Founded initially as a informal group in 1844 to assist those affected by Yellow Fever with medical care and to manage relief donations. Became a Howard Association in 1845 and adopted rules and a constitution in 1854.See: Minutes, financial records, death lists etc in Rosenberg Library, Galveston.