Skene, Alexander, active 1739

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Birth 1739

Biographical notes:

Alexander Skene was Treasurer of the City of Edinburgh and Dean of the Guild of Aberdeen when he and his wife, Lilias, were convinced as Quakers in 1669. In 1672, Aberdeen Monthly Meeting resolved to record a general history of the Society of Friends in Scotland. At that time, some of the earliest members were instructed to visit Alexander Skene to assist him with this work. Skene himself was imprisoned "merely for the act of public worship" in 1676 or 1677.

From the description of A br--f historicall Account, and Record of The first Rise, and progress of The Blessed Truth, Called in Derision Quakerism in and about -berdeen : of the oppositions and persecutions attending the same: The remarkable h-nd of God against its persecutors: And of his favours and Deliverances to The Frinds and followers theirof. (Swarthmore College). WorldCat record id: 19069340

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Subjects:

  • Society of Friends
  • Land tenure
  • Power of attorney

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  • North Carolina--Craven County (as recorded)
  • North Carolina (as recorded)
  • South Carolina (as recorded)
  • Scotland (as recorded)