John Comly Separation papers
Abstract
The papers relate to the Hicksite Separation of 1827. Included are copies of the published Orthodox declaration of 1828, a letter from John Comly (1773-1850) in defense of his own actions in the Separation, a copy of the address by John Comly to Green Street Monthly Meeting, and a refutation of Orthodox charges against Hicksites by William Gibbons.
Dates
- Creation: 1827-1908
Creator
- Comly, John, 1831-1916 (Person)
- Jackson, Halliday, 1771-1835 (Contributor, Person)
- Gibbons, William, 1781-1845 (Contributor, Person)
- Evans, Thomas, 1798-1868 (Contributor, Person)
- Comly, John, 1773-1850 (Contributor, Person)
Restrictions on Access
This collection is available for research use.
Biographical / Historical
John Comly was a birthright Quaker, born in 1831 to Charles and Debbie Ann Comly of Byberry. He was also the grandson of John Comly (1773-1850), noted Hicksite minister. He died in 1916.
Extent
.1 linear ft. (.1 linear feet (1 folder.))
Language of Materials
English
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Source of acquisition--George L. Pickering. Method of acquisition--Gift of; Date of acquisition--1988.
Subject
- Comly family (Family)
- Description rules
- Archives, Personal Papers, And Manuscripts (Appm)
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
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