Daughter of Solomon Coffin Jr and Sarah Barnard. From an 1887 conference in Richmond, Ind., emerged both a uniform discipline and eventually the Friends United Meeting, first called the Five Years Meeting. When Quaker ancestry comes up in group conversation in meetings I have attended, I see the light go out in most peoples eyes; their attention goes elsewhere. gl granted letter: permitted to move ones membership to a church of another denomination. Quaker Records of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, 1676-1779. If Jane Smith was disowned, however, and the abstract doesn't specify why, original meeting minutes from one or many months earlier will often contain a complaint about what Jane did. Wisters and Sharplesses. My son went to a Quaker K-8 grade school in junior high but that was the extent of our personal involvement. Hilty, New Garden Friends Meeting: The Christian People Called Quakers (1983). North Carolina Death Indexes, 1908-2004 Ancestry. 2008 - 2023 INTERESTING.COM, INC. A major accomplishment of North Carolina Friends in this period was the opening in 1837, under the guidance of Nathan Hunt, of New Garden Boarding School, the oldest coeducational school in the South. Your email address will not be published. CONTENT MAY BE COPYRIGHTED BY WIKITREE COMMUNITY MEMBERS. I dont think that it makes us more or less Quaker than someone else, but I think that it can be really cool to think about your family as being part of the same tradition that you are. Although most yearly meetings had been divided along the previously noted lines, North Carolina did not experience a separation until 1904, when the North Carolina Yearly Meeting (Conservative) was established by a small minority. Gabe Much of his life is a mystery. I do not know what the point of this Quaker Speak video is. As slavery became more of an issue for Quakers, North Carolina was the major source of out migration. The others came directly from England. I disagree with Max Carters statement Most Americans, if they shake their family tree, a Quaker nut is going to fall out I cringed when I heard that. Following the Cary Rebellion of 1711, Friends were effectively excluded from colonial politics and thereafter seldom held office in the state until modern times. Many records are available only in selected archives, libraries, and other repositories. WIKITREE PROTECTS MOST SENSITIVE INFORMATION BUT ONLY TO THE EXTENT STATED IN THE TERMS OF SERVICE AND PRIVACY POLICY. Core Sound, given its coastal location, is, unsurprisingly, one of the earliest Quaker meetings recorded in North Carolina. Share to Reddit. Here's an existing category that seems appropriate. The index covers the first six volumes of the Encyclopedia, including older meetings inNorth Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Ohio, New York and New Jersey. Cincinnati, Ohio: Thomas C. Hill, 1998, also available on FS Library microfilm 1750867 item 12. I can understand your point. Is someone with a historic Quaker name or background a better person, with better values than a New Quaker, or a loving Jew or a Muslim? In that regard their existences and their devout souls are inspiring me and are present in my life, in the Holy Spirit of God. Like Ray Regen, I was uncomfortable watching it. On page 487 of the "Encyclopedia" Hinshaw itemizes some of the membership of the New Garden Monthly Meeting:[17]. I am so blessed. Each volume has its own index, but this is a good way to "follow" your ancestor as they moved from one area to another. There was no meeting house so she became United Brethren because the church was less than a mile from her home. Required fields are marked *. From these states Quakers migrated in the mid- to late- 1700s to Virginia, the Carolinas, and Georgia. Guide to Hinshaw's Encyclopedia of American Quaker Genealogy. My Great Grandmother was a Quaker until she had to move to Ohio to live with her son. Im right means were valued (good). Quaker: Quaker Marriage Certificates (Pennsylvania & North . For me, there is an undercurrent of exclusivity, and that feels very unwelcoming. The earliest existing meeting records, which date from 1680, are from Perquimans Monthly Meeting. Keep up to date with Jons work at his website. Southern Quakers and slavery: - Google Books. Volumes I through VI can be searched online through Ancestry.com (click the Ancestry tab for more information). The first documented religious service was held in 1672 by Friends minister William Edmundson. William Wade Hinshaw. The Religious Society of Friends - North Carolina Yearly Meeting of Friends. This is a space created to supply information and links about meetings, burial grounds, and resources, in order to organize the data for Quakers in North Carolina. A card index of names intended for future volumes of this series is in The William Wade Hinshaw Index to Quaker Meeting Records in the Friends Library in Swarthmore College, Pennsylvania. VI. We saw in Charlottesville and see hatreds causing war deaths all around the world. I know a Brinton in Maine, related to me (Fisher) in Ireland. QM quarterly meeting: the second administrative level of Friends, comprising of several "monthly" meetings that met together quarterly to transact church business. No one QuakerSpeak video is intended to represent all Quakers, all of QuakerSpeak, all of Friends Publishing. Researchers can consult these records on site during the research room hours. The earliest Quaker settlements were in New England, Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Max Carter: Most Americans, if they shake their family tree, a Quaker nut is going to fall out, and quite often, people discover that when they see one of those Quaker names. Next is a section listing information from the meetings birth, death, and marriage records, arranged alphabetically by surname, then by husband's name, and grouped together by family. ). Its what we do as Friends that count what we say, how kind we are to each other, how we treat people.our values. Surveys of the publics religious views have found individuals who believe Quaker ideas and principles, though they do not associate themselves with us institutionally. Supporting North Carolina family history research since 1974. Mary Crauderueff: There are so many values to knowing your Quaker ancestry. I loved hearing the surnames of Jones, Knight, and Hicks as those are names from my mothers side. If there were two or more records books, these lines will explain the page numbers next to family information in the next section. Hinshaw volumesand the Index (printed in 1999) are still in print and available throughGenealogical.com. This website works best with modern browsers such as the latest versions of Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge. Show Transcript and Discussion Questions Max Carter Others arrived from Rhode Island and Virginia, the latter often originally from Pennsylvania. The reasons for migration and migration patterns before and after the Revolutionary War will also be explored. That November, George Fox spent nearly three weeks in the settlement leading numerous worship services, meeting with the governor and other officials, and preaching to the local Indians. Entries are arranged alphabetically by surname, and then chronologically. Quaker Ref E184.F89 H52 v.1, Hinshaw, William Wade. If they were here prior to the War of Independence, then it might be worthwhile to check the Moseley Map for their names, or at least their surnames. This page has been viewed 26,426 times (0 via redirect). friends, A significant contribution to minority education was the High Point Normal and Industrial Institute, which was founded in 1891 and eventually was incorporated into the public school system as William Penn High School. I may add that Dr. Clements in her Canterbury dissertation placed the Rev. Share to Twitter. Edwards Brothers, Inc., 1938. Encyclopedia of American Quaker Genealogy, Vols. For example, each meeting branched off from an older meeting. The knowing Folger lazy, mcd married contrary to disciple: married another Friend, but in a civil ceremony (usually resulting in disownment); sometimes used interchangeably with "married out of society" or "married out of unity.". If you continue with this browser, you may see unexpected results. The key factor, however, in the diaspora of southern Quakers was their witness against slavery, which began in the late eighteenth century and intensified in the nineteenth century. Quaker Abstract F142.B9 M45. Dunns Creek met in a part of Bladen County that became Cumberland County in 1754. And scarce an honest Hussey.. And indeed, you could tell who was a Quaker by their last names, not unlikely the Amish, not unlike Jews. Self-described as children of light, the Friends eschewed both creed and ritual to live a sacramental life that followed the leading of the Holy Spirit, which they sought in open worship and meditation. It looks like you're using Internet Explorer 11 or older. Unless the member could satisfy the monthly meeting of his or her innocence or repentance, the next step was usually disownment. , new memberships, transfers of membership, disownments, and restorations to membership. Male ancestors do not appear in military records. Includes meetings inNorth Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Tennessee. Thomas Hamm: When youre thinking of common Quaker names, you have to think in terms of geography. 14 Nov. 1669/70. Oops. Eliza is not my direct ancestor but connected to my Clark family of Scotland and New Orleans. My Quaker ancestors fled severe persecution in England. Knowing how each section is arranged will help you dig deeper, finding clues to original records and possibly more information. Encyclopedia of American Quaker Genealogy. Start in the comprehensive index to William Hinshaw's Encyclopedia of American Quaker Genealogy (affectionately known as "Hinshaw"). I did have a cousin on the other side of the family who left the Catholic church when he married a Quaker during Vietnam. The insight that only 20% of our membership are generational Quakers is actually a comfort, indicating a living interest, not just an ethnic affiliation. OR How early were your ancestors in North Carolina? Quaker Abstract F190.F89 P42, Wright, F. Edward. So many of the Old Quaker names being discussed were brave and risked their own life by their testimony. Today we could learn more about dedication to kindness and faithfulness. I also like to hear what has drawn new attenders and members and what their spiritual journey has been; always so much to offer and enrich the life of the Meeting! For an overview of Quaker history and record keeping use the following book: The following Internet addresses provide links to other sites on the Internet with information on Quakers. My children have married people with names from Greece and Colombia. ", mou married out of unity: married to a non-Friend, usually resulting in disownment; sometimes used interchangeably with "married contrary to discipline" or "married out of unity.". Just trying to get more visibility to your good work! [1] Hinshaw's "Encyclopedia of American Genealogy Vol. 901-QU0001. Back to the topic at hand, the information presented in todays Quaker speak about old Quaker namesin any study of historical periods one must know who, what, when, and why. Will of Henry WHITE. Eventually Quaker became synonymous with Peace, Truth, Trust, and the simple life style. We cant solve the historical world conundrum of violence, we can only solve ourselves. Some had first names of the surnames of admired fellow Quakers. Early genealogists also donated their files of many family surnames, including the Edna Harvey Joseph and R.H. Hutchinson collections. My thanks to Gabe for a kind well thought out response. [4] In his interesting article, Butler also discusses the North Carolina Quakers' pacifist role during the Revolution, their opposition to slavery, and their founding of what would become Guilford College. Quakers recorded a variety of details in their monthly meeting minutes which can be searched by name, location, and event date; or browsed by state . J. P. Bell, Co., 1905. Transcripts, Subtitles and Closed Captioning. Indiana Historical Society, 1962-1977. Married into the familes are Farlows, Mendenhalls, Andrews, to name a few. See also: Levi Coffin and Quaker Emigration, Quaker Abolitionists. Jon Watts launched and directed the QuakerSpeak project for its first 6 seasons. Quaker Marriage Certificates Pasquotank, Perquimans - Monthly Meetings, North Carolina 1677-1800. print. Reminiscences of Levi Coffin, the reputed president of the Underground Railroad Cincinnati: Robert Clark & Co. https://docsouth.unc.edu/nc/coffin/frontis1.html. North Carolina Quakers are centered in Greensboro, where the denominations major institutions are located: the yearly meeting office, Guilford College, and Friends Homes, Inc., a nationally recognized retirement community. Great story of the 3 bricks for three brothers houses and of being related to Mary the first white child born on the island, hence all were indians. (Best for messages specifically directed to those editing this profile. Much of the information in this section is taken from an earlier version of his profile biography. You were to marry another Quaker, which meant that over the generations, there were common names. Documentation will be scarce, however - at the time this monthly meeting was in Bladen Co, which had destructive fires. includes the county, the names of the earliest members, and sometimes other clues. If youre a Farlow or a Beeson, youre from Marlboro Meeting down in Randolph county. I had had no idea of all this. The Quakers -- more properly known as the Society of Friends -- were an important group in the politics and society of early North Carolina. Seth B. Hinshaw, The Carolina Quaker Experience 16651985: An Interpretation (1984). Max Carter: If youre up in Philadelphia for example, Biddles, Cadwalladers, Banks, Bailey, those sorts of names. This book is an every name index to the first six volumes of Monthly Meetings compiled by William Wade Hinshaw. Friends Publishing Corporation Ask archives staffto retrieve Quaker Refand Quaker Rare call numbers, includingpublished family historiesand North Carolina genealogical journals. This list constitutes only those ancestors represented in the Order; additional ancestors continue to be proven, documented and added to our rolls. Read the introductory material to determine what records were extracted and what may be missing. Am I missing something? If all of the women wore simple gray dresses, no one knew if one was poor or rich during a time of aristocratic status . I enjoyed this video! The establishment of a yearly meeting in North Carolina dates from 1698, as . Friends are on record as protesting the unrest generated by Culpepers Rebellion, and in 1680 nine Friends were imprisoned for refusing militia service. They are all common historic Quaker names, remnants of a time when Quakers "married in" and families stayed Quaker for generations. Genealogical Publishing Co., 1989. And the Friends Society was unique in history. A complete list of the forty families of "them parts" cannot be made, but William Wade Hinshaw in the Encyclopedia of American Quaker Genealogy, Volume I, North Carolina Yearly Meeting, lists the heads of seventeen families probably among the original forty as follows: Thomas Beals, Benjamin Beeson from Deep River, William Beeson, Abraham . Let me put it very clearly from my perspective (and in answer to Ray Regans questions): being a white skinned Quaker, a birthright Friend, or someone from a generations-Quaker family does not give you any more measure of God than anyone else. prcf produced a certificate from: transferred membership from one meeting to another. Vol. I have several Quaker ancestors, and they named one family branch in the Long Island list: Bowne. [16] (It is a subject of dispute as to which James Brown this might have been.) Publishers of Friends Journal and QuakerSpeak. Both Carvers and Dunns had attendance sufficient to forward to the Perquimans Quarterly Meeting and Eastern Yearly Meeting a request to be given the status of Monthly Meetings. Below are the meetings mentioned in the biography of James Brown (Brown-2471), listed chronologically in order of their creation. The best place to start looking for Quaker ancestors is in extracts of monthly meeting minutes (church business, which includes membership changes) and records (births, marriages and deaths). The first homogeneous community in [Bladen] county was the Quakers according to Stephen B. I suppose maybe old Quaker names? Lots of Quakers were displaced/disowned because of our warsrefusing to fight on either side. I graduated from Westtown School and didnt know this information until now. The volume is available at Guilford College and many other libraries, including Greensboro Public Library and High Point Public Library, in the genealogy or local history collection. Who do I come from? I hear stories all the time of people that say that they started going to meeting because they heard that they had Quaker ancestry. Oh, I can share with you our names from where I came from! Max Carter says that most Quakers today are not generational, but that Quaker families used to marry in until their surnames were ethnically Quaker. Login to post. North Carolina Yearly Meeting (Friends United Meeting) has grown to become one of the largest yearly meetings in the country. ). Your ancestors lived in an area where there was a high concentration of Quakers. William Penn and others as owners of enslaved persons. However, the proof according to Dr. Caterina Clements, archivist at Medway, Strood, Kent, UK is that Daniel Wing ( my great grandfather, 6th) and Anna Ewer Wing named their firstborn son, Bachiler. 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