Grellet, Stephen, 1773-1855
Variant namesStephen Grellet was a prominent Quaker minister. Born in Limoges, France in 1773, he was the son of wealthy Catholics who were ruined in the French Revolution. Once he emigrated to the United States in 1795, Grellet became a convinced member of the Society of Friends. In 1804 he married Rebecca Collins. He travelled around the world preaching. Stephen Grellet died in 1855.
From the description of Grellet-Gurney correspondence, 1799-1859. (Swarthmore College). WorldCat record id: 31403518
Quaker minister and missionary. Stephen Grellet, a native of France, came to the U.S. in 1795 and joined the Society of Friends the following year. Traveling extensively in the ministry, he visited the southern U.S. in 1800, Haiti in 1816 and made four trips to Europe during the years 1807-1834.
From the description of Papers, 1796-1955 (bulk 1796-1833). (Haverford College Library). WorldCat record id: 28733605
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Birth 1773-11-02
Death 1855-11-16
