Job’s Daughters was founded by Mrs. Ethel T. Wead Mick in honor of the memory of her mother, Elizabeth D. Wead. Her husband, Dr. William H. Mick, and other capable workers, were of great assistance in her immense undertaking.

Mrs. Mick desired to share the early spiritual training of her mother with all young women of Masonic relationship. Her purpose was: first, to build character through moral and spiritual development; second, to establish a Scholarship Fund for members of an organization. The Book of Job had been chosen by Mrs. Mick as the foundation of the Order. Her own mother had often stated that her girls should strive to be like the Daughters of Job: “the Fairest in the Land”. – Job 42:15.

In 1920 weekly meetings were held in the upstairs “family parlor” of the Mick residence. The Worthy Grand Matron and Worthy Grand Patron, Order of Eastern Star of Nebraska and other leading Masonic related persons were in attendance. The Grand Master of Masons and the Grand Lodge in Nebraska approved and lauded the formation of such a group for young women.

The Order was historically founded on October 20, 1920, at which time it was definitely decided to adopt the carefully developed plans of Mrs. Mick and the weekly planning group, and to proceed with the forming of the Order. The Executive Council was formed on January 19, 1921, when the Executive Council Officers were chosen.

The first initiation was held May 6, 1921 in the Omaha Masonic Temple. On May 27, 1921, the Order of Job’s Daughters was formally organized at a called meeting held in the office of Dr. Mick. The first Annual Meeting of the Supreme Guardian Council was held in October 14, 1921. The first Charter granted was issued to Bethel No. 1 of Omaha on December 31, 1921.

[Portions of this text were taken from History of the International Order of Job’s Daughters, 1921-1965, published by the Supreme Guardian Council; reprinted 1989.]

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