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The cemetery in Royal Oak Michigan has 2 Woodmen trees. One is a lot bigger than the other. It has a lot of symbolic representations on it. When we were restoring the cemetery a few years ago, some genius drove through there and pushed that tree over. The city sent workers in there and stood it upright again but it was damaged and parts were broken off. My team and I took it upon ourselves to repair it. We used the silicone glue that we were using to repair stones and we fixed it. Reattaching a branch was the big challenge. We used rope to hold it in place while the glue dried. It was not easy to get it to hold at the angle we needed. When I went back in a couple of days later and untrusted the thing, I was nervous about what I would find. I am pleased to report that it was a perfect repair. If there is such a thing. You cannot tell that there was ever a problem. It remains a beautiful, symbolc work of cemetery art.
Woodmen of the World Started 1882 as a fraternal organization only operated in 9 of the central western states, Joseph Cullen Root was the founder. To be part of 3 Fraternal organizations is a huge accomplishment. As a Freemason I have gotten to learn other Fraternal organizations. Thanks For Sharing this "the other Robert" BTW here's another one to look into IOOF Tombstones. Another Fraternal Organization they used to be very HUGE at one time.
I am definitely enjoying the sharing of such wonderful history...am learning so much from you both...keep up the great work you are doing...never miss a video...wishing you continues success ...
What unique headstones 🪦 the log ones look like totem poles it's a pity they don't do them anymore they definitely stand out plenty of lntresting details nice to see you Robert and friend doing a good job Andrew south wales uk 👍 👌 😀 🇬🇧
Those cast cement/concrete memorials are really cool. My great uncle used to make those and yard ornaments like little tree planters etc.. Not made of stone. We have a few here in Colorado at a very old cemetery. One of a cabin with daylily by the front door.
I really enjoyed this episode. I've always been fascinated by those ornate Woodmen of the World stones. However, I didn't know they made so many styles until today.
I learned some things about The Woodmen of the World fraternity from you, "The Other Robert." I knew it was a fraternal organization, but I don't think I had heard about the life insurance aspect of it. Anyway, thanks for doing the research and bringing that information to your viewers!
I've been exploring and photographing old cemeteries since the 1980s, and I don't think I've seen more than a total of 2 or 3 Woodmen of the World memorials. This is really interesting. Oh, and there's also "Modern Woodmen of the World". I don't know if that's a newer organization, or if it was re-named that, or what. I loved that stone at the end! Side note: No offence to anyone, but I actually enjoy "The other Robert" a little more, only because I feel I relate to him more because he's closer to my age.
Theres a tiny cemetery on a backroad near me at an old church that has 2 of these. I remember stopping there with my grandad one time because he grew up going to that church and those log headstones always fascinated me
I love this!! I'm interested in all these things - early insurance companies, fraternal organizations, and mail-order grave markers. This topic hits all the buttons. Someone should run with this (other Robert, I'm looking at you) to write a good article about them. Thanks for sharing.
I enjoyed this video, it was fun and I learned some history, as usual. I like hearing your "producer" speak, she has a lovely voice. Robert, you deserve an Oscar for that innocent-sounding "No"...lol ! Nobody believes you, but that's beside the point.
I never knew the story behind the woodmen of the world stones so thanks for that. Silly me thought the people that had those stones were woodsmen. lol 😁🤣🤨
Hey both Roberts and the Other Robert's lady friend, that was a great video. I learned a history lesson on Woodmen of the World today. Other Robert...you must have got a stipend or something from Robert so that you could buy that bright blue t-shirt!! Good deal! 😉💙
We have a picture of my husbands grandpa and his dad at a Woodmen Of The World function. It may have been a funeral in Adel Georgia. His dad is a child so it may be about 1912. It's an interesting picture. Some of the men are holding what looks like a shepherds hook or axes. Seeing the cemetery you visited is interesting.
Your wife is right about the 1929 date. Many had to conserve. Remember we had the big crash of 1929, then the depression in the 1930’s. Here in Oklahoma be had dust bowl days. My parents lived through the depression and dust bowl. Good job!
I've got a few ancestors who have the Woodmen of the World headstones as well as some with the Masonic markings on their headstones but not in GA, those are in AR.
That was very informative to know the history of the woodsman of the world. In southeast Washington state in the tiny town in this state is Pomeroy ajd in that very remote cemetery in that super remote town, has a few of those woodsmen of the world headstones which I find fascinating. In Glasgow l, ky where I lived up until October 2022 from 2003, there’s those same headstones in the city cemetery. Yes, I do get around for sure. If you two ever get a chance, I recommend you guys to visit canon beach Oregon to the historic beach in canon beach and visit Seaside around 8 mikes north of canon beach. Bring coats as the wind is cold when the tide goes in and out every 6 hours. The weather is different than the warmer east coast because we are more northern than Kentucky and Georgia. Bring loads of cash because ITS REAL EXPENSIVE HERE.
I worked in Public Libraries in Illinois for 45 years and we would get Memorial Book Plates from Woodmen Of the World in honor of deceased members of WOW. Not very many, but they did come with a small check payment gift along with the Book Plate. Must have been an benefit option for WOW members to purchase.
You've shown Woodman of the World graves in past vlogs with Robert. I am in Omaha where Woodman of the World has its HQ, they still have the fraternal side of its operation.
I love the Woodmen of the World stones. There is a cut off tree stump memorial in a local historic cemetery that is not WOW, however. It isn’t as ornate, and isn’t marked as a WOW stone and the family name is STUMP! 😊
Is young Robert holding the other Roberts green shirt 👕for blackmail 💰 extortion. possible future contract 📜changes in his favor ? Stay tuned for the next episode of "Side Step :Adventures into history "
Other Robert, your knowledge of the stones and the stories is impressive. The woman who works with you is very knowledgeable and impressive, too. Maybe if you didn’t keep talking over her and interrupting her, she could make a presentation as good as you.
What about the new contract what’s he pay you and are you related to the sweet lady filmographer I just made up a new word! Jokes aside I’m really impressed with these videos that are made but I’m really interested in your third- woman and I’m really interested in your new contract! I’m still joking but I want to check with the other Robert and see what is going on so I can roast him for his blunders!…lol
