Lay, Benjamin, 1682-1759

Dates:
Birth 1682-01-26
Death 1759-02-03
Gender:
Male
English,

Biographical notes:

Quaker reformer, anti-slavery activist, and author.

From the description of Memorandum, 1757 Sept. 23. (Rosenbach Museum & Library). WorldCat record id: 86138921

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Subjects:

  • Animal rights
  • Antislavery movements
  • Ascetics
  • Society of Friends
  • Hermits
  • People with disabilities
  • Quakers
  • Vegetarianism
  • Fasting

Occupations:

  • Abolitionists
  • Activist
  • Animal rights activists
  • Farmers
  • Glovers
  • Quakers
  • Sailors
  • Shepherds

Places:

  • PA, US
  • ENG, GB