Woolman, John, 1720-1772

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Dates:
Birth 1720-10-19
Death 1772-10-07
Gender:
Male
English

Biographical notes:

John Woolman was a Mount Holly, New Jersey, Quaker minister who advocated the abolition of slavery.

From the description of Papers, 1669-1830 (inclusive), 1669, 1752-1800, 1830 (bulk). (Historical Society of Pennsylvania). WorldCat record id: 122633025

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Subjects:

  • Clergy
  • Lay ministry
  • Abolitionists
  • Antislavery movements
  • Dry-goods
  • Society of Friends
  • Quaker abolitionists
  • Quakers
  • Slavery and the church

Occupations:

  • Clergy
  • Abolitionists
  • Executors and administrators
  • Merchants
  • Ministers
  • Quakers
  • Tailors

Places:

  • York, ENG, GB
  • Mount Holly, NJ, US

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