Jackson, William, 1746-1834

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William Jackson was a Quaker minister from London Grove, Pennsylvania. He was born July 25, 1746 (new style), to William Jackson and Catherine Miller Jackson. In 1775 Jackson accompanied John Churchman on a religious visit to meetings on the eastern shore of Maryland, and in 1776 he was recommended as a minister. In 1781 he traveled in the ministry to parts of New Jersey, New York, and New England. Jackson married Hannah Seaman of Long Island, New York, in 1778 or 1788 (records conflict). The couple had no children. They moved to Philadelphia in 1790, and in 1802 Jackson left for the British Isles. He spent the next 3 years traveling in the ministry in England, Ireland, Scotland, and Wales. Jackson died January 10th, 1834.
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creatorOf Jackson-Conard family papers, 1748-1910 Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College
referencedIn Hunt, John, 1740-1824. Papers, 1770-1828. Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College
creatorOf William Jackson journal Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections
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acquaintanceOf Churchman, John, 1705-1775 person
acquaintanceOf Hunt, John, 1740-1824 person
Place Name Admin Code Country
Burlington County NJ US
London Grove PA US
Subject
Society of Friends
Lay ministry
Quakers
Occupation
Clergy
Quakers
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Person

Birth 1746-07-25

Death 1834-01-10

Male

English

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