Churchman, George, 1730-1814
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Churchman, George, 1730-1814
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Surname :
Churchman
Forename :
George
Date :
1730-1814
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1730-11-08
28th of 8th month (old style), 1730
Birth
1814-11-18
18th of 11th month, 1814
Death
Biographical History
George Churchman (1730-1814) was born on October 28, 1730, in Nottingham, Pennsylvania, the son of John and Margaret (Brown) Churchman. In 1752, Churchman married Hannah James, the daughter of Mordecai and Gaynor (Lloyd) James. The couple had ten children. Churchman was a surveyor by profession, and in 1750, he succeeded his father as clerk of Nottingham Monthly Meeting, and served as clerk for 20 years. Churchman was a pioneer in the promotion of schools for Friends, including Westtown School. George Churchman died on November 18, 1814, at West Nottingham, Pennsylvania, at the age of 84.
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https://viaf.org/viaf/71825387
https://www.worldcat.org/identities/lccn-nr92015628
https://id.loc.gov/authorities/nr92015628
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Quakers
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Surveyors
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Quakers
Surveyers
Surveyors
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Chester County
PA, US
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