The St. George's Society of Saint John, New Brunswick, was active in 1819 and may have been established as early as 1802. The object of this organization was to foster a spirit of patriotism, promote social intercourse among its members and extend aid as practicable and necessary to Englishmen or Welshmen and their descendents or their widows and orphans. Membership was open to male residents of New Brunswick who were British subjects of English or Welsh birth or descent, over 20 years old. Membership fees were $2.00 annually. Persons living outside the city could be admitted as associate members for an annual fee of $1.00.

Candidates were proposed and seconded by members in good standing. They were then reported upon by the investigating committee and their applications put to a ballot, at which they could be blackballed. A president, 2 vice-presidents, a chaplain, a secretary, an assistant secretary, a treasurer and an historian were elected at the annual meeting. Four regular meetings and an anniversary meeting on St. George's Day were held each year. The Charitable Committee provided relief to persons deemed to be worthy and qualified objects of the Society's charity. The Saint George's Society remained active until at least 1966.

Source: St. George's Society Constitution & By-Laws