William penn religious revolutionary, segment from the american birthright part i documentary duration. Popular quakers books meet your next favorite book. The history of the quakers, and how to find your quaker. William penn and the quaker legacy by john moretta goodreads. I was able to trace many of my early ancestors through this fine book. For quakers in indiana, use the family history library book 977. Football history university of pennsylvania athletics. Our first friends, the early quakers pennsylvania historical. Immigration of irish quakers to pennsylvania, 16821750. Immigration of the irish quakers into pennsylvania, 16821750, with their early history in ireland. The evolution of an alternative community the new history of quakerism by rosemary moore and richard c. Archaeologists generally believe that the first settlement of the americas occurred at least 15,000 years ago during the last glacial period, though it is unclear when humans first entered the area known as pennsylvania there is an open debate in the archaeological. Pennsylvania s history of human habitation extends to thousands of years before the foundation of the province of pennsylvania.
The books focus on the atlantic world is particularly. Aug 18, 2017 william penn religious revolutionary, segment from the american birthright part i documentary duration. The formal name of the quakers, the religious society of friends, was adopted during this period and has been used ever since. The religious society of friends began as a movement in england in the mid 17th century in. The history of thomas ellwood, written by himself, by thomas ellwood, contrib. This list of ancestors represents ancestors who have been used by previous applicants. Many quakers in the colonial legislature were initially willing to comply. In his 1861 book entitled history of the religious society of friends from its rise to the year 1828, quaker minister and author samuel mcpherson janney. While the movement of the english and welsh quakers to pennsylvania has been treated to some extent by historians, that of the irish quakers has been overlooked, and it was with the hope of filling, in a measure, this deficiency that the present work was undertaken. Hull immigration of the irish quakers into pennsylvania, 16821750, with their early history in ireland, by albert c. Most numerous in the southeastern counties, the quakers gradually declined in number but retained considerable influence.
Contains the true grounds and reasons of their consciencious dissent from. Containing a testimony against that false and absurd opinion which some hold, viz. Penn, prior to the grant of the province, and the religious society of the people called quakers, with the first rise of the neighbouring colonies. The society of friends in northern virginia, 17301865 by a. The democratic principles that he set forth served as an inspiration for the united states constitution. This is an important book that revitalizes our understanding of a neglected period of quaker history. The friends, soon after their arrival, were careful to establish, in every neighborhood, meetings for divine worship, where they offered up grateful. These materials include correspondence, journals and diaries, and property records of quaker individuals and family groups. The list may be used as an avenue in locating a qualifying ancestor. A look back at our nations first presidents many visits, pittsburgh magazine, january 29, 2014. The quakers are today almost the only survivors from the many religious groups that sprang up in the religious and social ferment of the english civil war 16421649. Immigrants to pennsylvania, 1600s1800s included on this cd are william penn and the dutch quaker migration to pennsylvania, by william i. With their early history in ireland albert cook myers the author, 1902 friends, society of 477 pages. George fox himself had a paper read and ordered to be laid by till g.
These colonies were noted for their toleration of minority religious groups, like the jews, mennonites, muslims and quakers. Quakers pennsylvania philadelphia suggested topics within your search. William penn and the quaker legacy library of american. A story of irish quakers, the famine and pennsylvania a. The quakers pointedly used the words thee, thy and thou when addressing people of all ranks a a highly insulting practice because those words were ordinarily used only when speaking to servants. This book also covers both the praise and criticism the unusually liberal christian order has attracted over the centuries. At the timei was surprised to learnslavery was accepted and common among the english quakers who were in political control of pennsylvania.
Archaeologists generally believe that the first settlement of the americas occurred at least 15,000 years ago during the last glacial period, though it is unclear when humans first entered the area known as pennsylvania. Rick sebak, george washingtons 7 trips to pittsburgh were certainly eventful. New jersey was owned by quakers even before penns experiment, and the remnants of. More information about this seller contact this seller 23. Well advertised throughout europe, skilled artisans and farmers flocked to the new colony. Immigration irish quakers into pennsylvania 1682 1750 abebooks. The history and legacy of the religious society of friends profiles the life of george fox, examines the origins of quakerism, and looks at the quaker utopia the community attempted to establish in pennsylvania. It does discuss the quakers history in pennsylvania, but their story and this book is more comprehensive than i was expecting. William penn october 14, 1644july 30, 1718 founded the province of pennsylvania, the british north american colony that became the u. Immigration of the irish quakers into pennsylvania, 16821750. Quakers in colonial pennsylvania quakers in the world. William penn 16441718 and other quakers played a major role in the creation of the colonies of west jersey 1675 and pennsylvania 1682. In 1681, william penn became sole proprietor of pennsylvania. The history of the quakers, and how to find your quaker ancestors.
Immigration of the irish quakers into pennsylvania, 1682. Pennsylvanias history of human habitation extends to thousands of years before the foundation of the province of pennsylvania. Reading a document of the french and indian war introduction coming across a primary document when youre doing research in history is like taking a time machine back to the instant that a significant event took place. He read extensively and wrote a book on the evils of slavery. William penn and the founding of pennsylvania jean r. Honestly, i never would have read it of my own free will, but it was informative about the life of william penn, jr. Some say that the quakers came to pennsylvania to do good and they did very well. Immigration irish quakers into pennsylvania 1682 1750.
This volume is the outgrowth of an investigation begun in the year 1897, and carried on at intervals to the present time. The history and legacy of the religious society of. Extracts from the book are sometimes read aloud in quaker meetings for worship, or may be reflected upon individually. A compendious view of some extraordinary sufferings of the people called quakers both in person and substance in the kingdom of ireland, from the year 1655 to the end of the reign of king george the first. Isaac crewdson was a recorded minister in manchester, uk. If you have quaker ancestors, you are in luck, because quakers are well known for keeping excellent records. With their early history in ireland myers, albert cook on. The first part contains an outline of the history of quakerism in ireland. By penns death in 1718, pennsylvania was well on its way to becoming the most commercially successful colonial enterprise in english history. Pennsylvania, or penns woods, benefited from the vision of its founder. Quakers do not regard any book as being the actual word of god. His 1835 book a beacon to the society of friends strongly argued that the inner light was at odds with a religious belief in salvation by the atonement of.
Each new application for membership must provide documentary proof of an applicants ancestor being a member of the society of friends based upon primary sources. The titles in the library of american biography series make ideal supplements for american history survey courses or other courses in american history where figures in history are explored. Being a list of certificates of removal received at. Suspicions were also raised by the quaker practice of men and women playing equal roles in their religious meetings. Warrior, estate, and home to boy scouts, western pennsylvania history, winter 201112, volume 94, number 4, pp. The quakers, under the leadership of penn, purchased, and were granted about 45,000 square miles of land in the colony of west jersey. Morettas book william penn and the quaker legacy, he sets out to. Jul 03, 2009 quakers do not regard any book as being the actual word of god. William penn, the quaker founder of pennsylvania, who had a dutch mother, visited the netherlands in 1671 and. By 1720 quakers were a minority in pennsylvania, and we lost our political control of the colony when we refused to participate in the french and indian war and the revolutionary war. Portrait of young william penn in armor, date and artist unknown. Protestant reformers of the 16th century sought to eliminate intermediaries between god and the people. History of the religious society of friends quakers. Quakers held their first religious meeting at upland now chester in 1675, and they came to pennsylvania in great numbers after william penn received his charter.
The largest category of collections in friends historical library is that of personal and family papers. A history of the formation, settlement and development of hamilton county, indiana, from the year 1818 to the close of the civil war. He had already participated in the establishment of what became new jersey, but now he could set up his holy experiment in religious and political freedom, exactly as he thought right. I had to read this book for a college history class. In 1754 when the french and indian war began, the british government instructed pennsylvania to equip an army to prepare to fight.
During the 1670s, many of them left england to settle in what is now pennsylvania, and in 1681, quaker leader william penn parlayed a debt owed to his father into a charter for the colony. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Even the most prominent quakers submitted to the authority of the second morning meeting. With their early history in ireland and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
He had already participated in the establishment of what became new jersey, but now he could set up his holy experiment in religious and political freedom, exactly as he thought right he advertised for settlers, explaining that pennsylvania would be democratic, tolerant of all religions, and. Quakers pennsylvania controversial literature early works to 1800 the christian quaker. His brother, jacob claus, had quaker books translated and published in dutch and he also produced a map of. In his 1861 book entitled history of the religious society of friends from its rise to the year 1828, quaker minister and author samuel mcpherson janney 18011880 summarized quaker religious activities during the early years in pennsylvania. Quakers 69 church records and registers 32 history 16 quaker women 14 society of friends 12 women 5 social life and customs 3 more. Most have been microfilmed by the mormons and are available at their regional family history centers. William penn and the quakers the pennsylvania colony youtube. Quakers, or the religious society of friends, was founded in england in the 17th century by george fox and played a key role in abolition and womens suffrage. A collection of memorials concerning deceased ministers. With philadelphia as its capital, pennsylvania soon became the keystone of the english colonies. The colony of pennsylvania was founded by william penn in 1682, as a safe place for quakers to live and practice their faith. Book 57 microfilm 8 journal 2 manuscript 2 electronic 1 serial 1.
The region was renamed first to new wales, but then was changed by king charles ii to the name pennsylvania, in honour of william penn senior. Published for the book association of friends by t. The history of pennsylvania, in north america, from the original institution and settlement of that province, under the first proprietor and governor, william penn, in 1681, till after the year 1742. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Part 2 deals with the migration of the irish quakers to pennsylvania and part 3 expounds upon the irish quakers living in pennsylvania their settlement, lifestyle, etc. There are detailed records of births, deaths, and marriages of quakers going back to the early 1700s. The quakers, though few in numbers, have been influential in the history of reform.
Throughout this book, moretta not only explains penns life and history, but he. Encyclopedia of greater philadelphia religious society. By the 1750s quakers involvement with pennsylvania politics began to conflict with their commitment to nonviolence. This was a very readable book, wellwritten, with much data. Southwestern pennsylvania, ohio, and one meeting in michigan. The pennsylvania germans belonged largely to the lutheran. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel.
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