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Samuel Bownas was a minister who was born on November 20th, 1676 in the UK. Bownas was apprenticed to Quaker minister Samuel Parat at the age of 13. He sailed to the U.S. and landed in Maryland in 1702. His rivalry with George Keith, a quaker turned Anglican, landed Bownas in jail, but he would be released in late 1703. He remained in the U.S. for several years before returning to England in 1706. He married his first wife (name not given) in 1707 but she died in 1719. He moved to Bridgeport, where he married his second wife (name not given) in 1722. He died on April 2nd, 1753.
<p>b. 1676, Wes tm,oreland, Eng. His father, who made shoes, died when he was but a month old.
At school till ten or eleven years old.
ca. 1689, apprenticed to a blacksmith who used him harshly. Westmoreland apprentice under a kind master but having little consideration about religion. Came to meetings at Brigflatts, but slept. Aroused by Ann Wilson, and like Saul, smitten to the ground. Henceforth, his mind and countenance were altered. First spoke as a minister in 1696. In 1698 he travelled with Isaac Alexander to Scotland. He bought a horse and travelled much in England, doing harvest in summer to earn money. 1701, Scotland, with Isaac Thompson. 1702, left England for America. Engaged to marry before going over seas. Encountered George Keith. Met with followers of Jean de Labadi. Was imprisoned near a year in New England. 1702, wrote an answer to George Keith. 1706, returned to England. 1708, visit to Ireland. Imprisoned, and his goods distrained for tithes. 1726, second visit to America. 1728, returned to England. 1741, clerk of London Yearly Meeting. <p>
He was of a grave deportment and of a tall, comly aspect. His public preaching was attended with such a divine authority and majestic innocence as commanded the attention of his hearers. In his last years, his hands shook and his eyesight much failed. He authored "A description of the qualifications necessary to a gospel minister" in 1750.
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Philadelphia Yearly Meeting List of Traveling Ministers via Ancestry.com search, viewed July 6th, 2021
Sailed from England 3rd month 24th (1702). Landed in Maryland 5th month 29th (1702). Returning, arrived in England 10 month 1706. Died 4th month 2nd, 1753 aged 77.
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Dictionary of National Biography Volume 2 via Ancestry.com search, viewed July 6th, 2021
This database contains Volumes 1–22 of The Dictionary of National Biography, 1921–1922. Inside you can expect to find biographies of “notable” individuals including surname, birth place, parents’ names, residence, job history, schools attended, etc.
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Bownas, Samuel. Bristol
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Benjamin Franklin Papers Part 13 -- Miscellaneous Franklin Materials 1640-1791
Benjamin Franklin Papers Part 13 -- Miscellaneous Franklin Materials, 1640-1791
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Benjamin Franklin Papers Part 13 -- Miscellaneous Franklin Materials 1640-1791
This is part of the large inventory for the Benjamin Franklin Papers (Mss B F85). For complete information concerning this collection, please view the . Collection Description
John Hunt kept a diary for more than 40 years, recording Quaker concerns and daily events. This collections consists primarily of the manuscript journal, 1770-1800; fragments of 1805, 1806 & 1808; and 1814-1824. Of particular interest are the visits of prominent Quakers, including Elias Hicks and Jonathan Evans. There is also an account book, some correspondence received, and other miscellaneous materials. Correspondents include Ann R. Matlack, Asa Matlack, Elizabeth A. Lippincott, John Cox, Joseph Foulke, and Josiah Roberts.
This database contains Volumes 1–22 of The Dictionary of National Biography, 1921–1922. Inside you can expect to find biographies of “notable” individuals including surname, birth place, parents’ names, residence, job history, schools attended, etc.
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