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It was founded in Cork in 1838 by Theobald Matthew , a Capuchin Friar - generally known as Father Matthew. The organization spread throughout Ireland, though it was badly disrupted by the Irish Potato Famine of 1846 to 1849 . Father Matthew also travelled in England and Scotland ( 1842 ) and in the USA ( 1849 to 1851 ) to preach temperance. It is estimated that 7,000,000 took the Pledge Of Abstinence under his influence. Some members were buried with KFM or '''K. of F. M.''' - Knights of Father Matthew - or '''LAKFM''' - Ladies Auxiliary of the Knights of Father Matthew - on their Tombstone s. SEE ALSO |
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