Cooper, David, 1725-1795

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David Cooper (December 12, 1724 – April 1, 1795) was an American farmer, Quaker, member of Society of Friends, a pamphleteer and an author of abolitionist ideals in the latter 1700s. A native of New Jersey, he lived the greater part of his life in and around Gloucester and Salem, New Jersey. Cooper was outspoken on the issue of slavery and was devoted to the abolitionist movement before, during and after the American Revolution. As a devoted Christian and Quaker, he made numerous comparisons between abolition and Biblical thought in his writings, orations and orations. By submitting pamphlets and petitions, Cooper appealed to and encouraged George Washington and the Congress to make efforts to abolish slavery. He is noted for writing a 22-page anti-slavery tract addressed to the "Rulers of America", which was distributed to members of Congress, a copy of which Washington signed and kept in his personal library.

From Wikipedia, June 29, 2021.

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contributorOf 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 David Cooper memoir, 1724-1795 Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections
referencedIn Allinson family. Papers, 1761-1909 (bulk 1761-1798, 1809-1811, 1824-1883). Rutgers University
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Philadelphia PA US
Gloucester County NJ US
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Society of Friends
Society of Friends
Lay ministry
Quakers
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Clergy
Farmers
Quaker abolitionists
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Birth 1725-02-24

Death 1795-11-05

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English

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