Maternal Association of St. Michael's Church (Bristol, R.I.)

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The Maternal Association of St. Michael's Church in Bristol, Rhode Island, adopted a constitution in July 1836 and met monthly from at least December 1836-February 1839. The group provided advice and support for mothers in the church; some meetings were open to children under fifteen years of age. The society had two officers, a directress and a secretary. The officers often received guidance from male clergy.

From the guide to the Maternal Association of St. Michael's Church minutes, 1828-1839, 1836-1839, (William L. Clements Library, University of Michigan)

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associatedWith Burnside, Ambrose Everett, 1824-1881 person
associatedWith Oliphant, John. person
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Christian women
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