Summary of Remarks on J. Williams Thorne, by Emma Limmincott Higgins, 1941
Scope and Contents
J. Williams Thorne, who was one of the founders of the Society of Progressive Friends of Longwood and an active member of the Underground Railroad. The remarks provide biographical information, including his time as clerk of East Fallowfield MM, his subsequent resignation of his post and membership in the meeting, the founding of the Longwood meeting, the people who came to speak at the new meeting, and his education.
Dates
- Creation: 1941
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is available for research use.
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