Whitson, Benjamin F., 1867-1957.

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Benjamin F. Whitson (1867-1957)of Moylan, Delaware Co., Pa., was a Quaker businessman, active in Quaker organizations such as Friends World Conference and the Fellowship of Reconciliation and in Quaker concerns such as peace, temperance, and education. He wrote extensively on social and religious topics for Quaker periodicals. He was the son of Thomas H. and Phebe (Cooper) Whitson, and his family had deep Quaker associations. Both Benjamin Whitson and his father, were recognized as Quaker ministers and made visits to Ohio Yearly Meeting (Conservative). Benjamin Whitson lived in California from 1905-1907 and was active in Pasadena Meeting of Friends.

From the description of Family papers, 1835-1957. (Swarthmore College). WorldCat record id: 50418849

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