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Willis, Thomas, 1770 or 1771-1864

 Person

Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:

Jackson-Conard Family Papers

 Collection
Identifier: SFHL-RG5-217
Abstract

The Jackson-Conard Family Papers include correspondence and other manuscripts of the Jackson and Conard families of London Grove Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania. The primary recipients are William Jackson (1746-1834), a Quaker minister, and his nephew, William Jackson (1789-1864), who served a single term in the Pennsylvania State Senate and was active in the anti-slavery movement.

Dates: 1748-1910

Some memorandum of the proceedings of the Select Preparative and Monthly Meeting of Jericho, in the case of Anne Willis, Thomas Willis, and Phebe Willis,

 Collection — Othertype SC-219
Identifier: SFHL-SC-219
Abstract

This volume contains two copies in the same hand of the account of the charge against Anne, Thomas, and Phebe Willis before Jericho Preparative and Monthly Meetings and their defense of their views; the first version includes a copy of the essay written and signed in their defense, and the second version omits the essay but includes more detail about Elias Hicks' remarks.

Dates: circa 1828

Thomas Willis papers

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-950-207
Abstract

This collection contains a letter by Thomas Willis and a transcribed account of an earlier event.

Dates: 1792-1859

Thomas Willis writings relating to the Separation and Quaker testimonies

 Collection — Othertype SC-220
Identifier: SFHL-SC-220
Abstract These writings, apparently a draft in answer to Evan Lewis's defense of Hicks, elucidate Willis's beliefs and his account of the Separation, including his being part of the committee that presented the complaint against Hicks which culminated in the disownment of Hicks in 1829 by the Orthodox faction. Willis defends the importance of the Bible, the divinity of Jesus, and the authority of the Church. Includes a draft of a letter to Josiah Forster (1848) in which Willis refers to the Wilburite...
Dates: 1807-1848

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Lay ministry -- Society of Friends 3
Church controversies -- Society of Friends 2
Quakers -- New York (State) 2
Society of Friends -- Hicksite separation 2
Botany 1