Society of Free Quakers

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Dates:
Active 1781
Active 1975

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Founded in Philadelphia in 1781, the Society of Free Quakers counted Moses Bartram, Clement Biddle, Elizabeth Claypoole (Betsy Ross), Lydia Darragh, Christopher Marshall, Timothy Matlack, Benjamin Say, and Samuel Wethergill, Jr. among its first members.

From the guide to the Religious Society of Free Quakers records, 1781-1975, 1781-1975, (American Philosophical Society)

The Society of Free Quakers were founded in Philadelphia in 1781. Among its first members were Moses Bartram, Clement Biddle, Elizabeth Claypoole (Betsy Ross), Lydia Darragh, Christopher Marshall, Timothy Matlack, Benjamin Say, and Samuel Wethergill, Jr.

From the description of Records, 1781-1975. (American Philosophical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 122488784

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  • Religion
  • American Revolution
  • Cemeteries
  • Cemeteries
  • Society of Friends
  • Society of Friends
  • Philadelphia History
  • Quaker church buildings
  • Quaker church buildings
  • Quakers
  • Quakers
  • Religious institutions
  • Sepulchral monuments
  • Sepulchral monuments
  • Women's history

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  • Pennsylvania--Philadelphia (as recorded)
  • Philadelphia (Pa.) (as recorded)
  • Philadelphia (Pa.) (as recorded)