Grant family papers
Abstract
Mary Lukens, a birthright member of Abington Monthly Meeting, acknowledged marrying out of unity in 1801 and remained a member of the Society of Friends. Her husband, William Grant (d. 1849) became a member of Abington Monthly Meeting in 1811, and in 1818 the couple requested membership for their four children: Gulielma, Lukens, Mary, and John M. Grant. Their daughter Jane L. Grant, was born 1817, a birthright member of Abington Monthly Meeting. The family affiliated with the Hicksite branch in the Separation.
Dates
- Creation: 1813-1847
Creator
- Grant family (Family)
Language of Material
Materials are in English.
Restrictions on Access
Access: open for research without restrictions.
Extent
1 folders (1 folder. (.1 linear feet))
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Source of acquisition--Transfer from. Method of acquisition--FHL relics; Date of acquisition--2014.
Subject
- Grant family (Family)
- Abington Monthly Meeting of Friends (Orthodox : 1827-1944) (Organization)
- Abington Monthly Meeting of Friends (Hicksite : 1827-1955) (Organization)
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
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