Shackleton, Richard, 1726-1792

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Richard Shackleton, son of Abraham Shackleton (1697-1771), founder of the Quaker school at Ballitore, Co Kildare, Ireland. In 1756, he succeeded his father as master of the school, where he remained until replaced by his son Abraham in 1779. Shackleton's first wife, Elizabeth (Fuller) Schakleton died in 1754; he later married Elizabeth (Carleton) Shackleton, who was active in local charities.

From the description of Correspondence of Richard Shackleton, 1658-1808 (bulk 1750-1795). (Huntington Library, Art Collections & Botanical Gardens). WorldCat record id: 122639254

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referencedIn Burke, Edmund, 1729-1797. 34 Letters (copies) to Richard Shackleton (1726-1792). [ca. 1804]. Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library
referencedIn Ballitore papers, 1756-1889. Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library
creatorOf Churchman, John, 1705-1775. Collection of manuscripts from the 17th and 18th centuries transcribed later. Haverford College Library
creatorOf Shackleton, Abraham, 1696-1771. [Letters] 1744-1771 [to] Richard Shackleton / Abraham Shackleton. Malone University, Everett L Cattell Library
referencedIn Birkbeck, Joseph. Manuscripts, collected and transcribed by Joseph Birkbeck, [ca. 1780]. Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library
creatorOf Shackleton, Richard, 1726-1792. Correspondence of Richard Shackleton, 1658-1808 (bulk 1750-1795). Huntington Library, Art Collections & Botanical Gardens
referencedIn Burke, Edmund, 1729-1797. ALS in verse to Richard Shackleton (1728-1792), 1744. Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library
creatorOf Burke, Edmund, 1729-1797. [Letters] 1744-1790 [to] Richard Shackleton / Edmund Burke. Malone University, Everett L Cattell Library
creatorOf Burke, Edmund, 1729-1797. Autograph letter signed : Dublin, to Richard Shackleton, 1744 June 11. Pierpont Morgan Library.
creatorOf Shackleton family. Letters, 1707-1911 (bulk 1707-1785). Haverford College Library
referencedIn Ballitore papers, 1709-1827. Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library
creatorOf Burke, Edmund, 1729-1797. The Ballitore Collection, [ca. 1605-1917] (bulk 1770-1859). University of California, Santa Barbara, UCSB Library
referencedIn Ballitore papers, 1709-1827 Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library
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associatedWith Ballitore school. corporateBody
associatedWith Birkbeck, Joseph. person
associatedWith Burke, Edmund, 1729-1797. person
associatedWith Penn, William, 1644-1718. person
associatedWith Pike, Elizabeth Pim, fl. 1770s -1790s., person
associatedWith Shackleton, Abraham, 1696-1771. person
associatedWith Shackleton, Elizabeth, 1726-1804. person
associatedWith Shackleton family. family
associatedWith Society of Friends corporateBody
associatedWith Whitehead, George, 1636?-1723. person
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Great Britain
Ballitore (Ireland)
Ireland
United States
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Quakers
Schools
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Birth 1726

Death 1792

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