The Southern Brotherhood Militia was founded in Scottsburg, Indiana, in 1928 by James Melvin Bruce. James M. Bruce was a veteran of the Spanish–American War. His fellow army veteran friends had strong feelings for the southern Confederacy, and therefore chose the name Southern Brotherhood. James M. Bruce was murdered on June 6, 1936. This date is significant; it is now known as S.B. day, a holiday for all Southern Brotherhood members and supporters. James M. Bruce's son Melvin Russell Bruce known as "Pop" became president of the Southern Brotherhood. Melvin R. Bruce had established a patriarch system, where friends and family of the original members would lead the newer units created.
The Southern Brotherhood Militia was founded in Scottsburg, Indiana, in 1928 by James Melvin Bruce. James M. Bruce was a veteran of the Spanish–American War. His fellow army veteran friends had strong feelings for the southern Confederacy, and therefore chose the name Southern Brotherhood. James M. Bruce was murdered on June 6, 1936. This date is significant; it is now known as S.B. Day, a holiday for all Southern Brotherhood members and supporters. James M. Bruce's child M.R. Bruce, known as "P", became president of the Southern Brotherhood. M.R. Bruce had established a system where friends and family of the original members would lead the newer units created.