Famous Elks


Franklin Roosevelt, John F. Kennedy, Gene Autry, Knute Rockne. What do these great American have in common? They were all members of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, the "Best People on Earth." If you know a famous Elk who's not yet included in our database, please let us know!

Photograph of William Scott
William Scott "Jack" Elam
Ashland, OR Lodge No. 944
Entertainment
Photograph of Louis Lincoln Emmerson
Louis Lincoln Emmerson
Mount Vernon, IL Lodge No. 819
Governor
Photograph of Daniel J. Evans
Daniel J. Evans
Seattle, WA Lodge No. 92
Governor
Photograph of Robert “Bob” Evans
Robert “Bob” Evans
Gallipolis, OH Lodge No. 107
Business
Photograph of James A Farley
James A Farley
Haverstraw, NY Lodge No. 877
Politician
Photograph of Ed
Ed "Whitey" Charles Ford
Queensborough, NY Lodge No. 878
Entertainment
Photograph of Gerald R. Ford
Gerald R. Ford
Grand Rapid, MI Lodge No. 48
President
Photograph of Harry Frankel
Harry Frankel
Richmond, IN Lodge No. 649
Entertainment
Photograph of Frederick Funston
Frederick Funston
Iola, KS Lodge No. 569
Military
Photograph of Barry M. Goldwater
Barry M. Goldwater
Phoenix, AZ Lodge No. 335
Congress