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There may not have been FaceBook or LinkedIn in the 1800's, but a Men's Club was a place to meet like minded people and to network when looking for work, or wanting to get ahead in life. 

 

Junior Carleton Club, London 1868

Most clubs had quarters for living or just staying in the city a night or two. There would have been a dining room, probably a game room. A young well-to-do man when deemed too old to live at home, may live at the club before he is married.

There were Gentlemen's clubs and Workingmen's clubs.

Did your ancestor belong to a club?


Relevant links: 

The clubs of New York : With an account of the origin, progress,present condition and membership of the leading clubs; an essay on New Yorkclub-life, and photographs of leading club-men - 1873

 

Constitution, regulations and list of members of the Montreal Club - 1907

 

The Political Economy Club of London, Names of Members 1821-1860

 

The Prince Albert Young Men's Literary ad Athletic Club - NWT 1883

 

National Club, Toronto, Resident and Non-resident Members 1893

 

The Club, London 1764-1905

 

The St James Club, Montreal 1892

The Beaver Club, Montreal 1819

The Rideau Club, Ottawa 1865

Historical Memoir of the Melbourne Club 1936

Halifax Caledonian Club 1861