Healy, Christopher, 1773-1851

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Christopher Healy (1773-1851) was a prominent Quaker minister who travelled throughout England and America in service of the gospel. Healy was a convinced Friend who was born in East Greenwich, Rhode Island, and was buried in Fallsington in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. He married twice, first to Sarah Sheffield and after her death, to Sarah Miller. Between his two wives, he had 23 children. He was opoosed to both Elias Hicks and Joseph John Gurney.

From the description of Journal, ca. 1801-1812. (Swarthmore College). WorldCat record id: 49978111

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referencedIn Hunt, John, 1740-1824. Papers, 1770-1828. Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College
creatorOf Healy, Christopher, 1773-1851. Journal, ca. 1801-1812. Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College
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acquaintanceOf Grellet, Stephen, 1773-1855 person
acquaintanceOf Hunt, John, 1740-1824 person
Place Name Admin Code Country
New York (State) NY US
Rhode Island RI US
Bucks County PA US
Subject
Clergy
Society of Friends
Lay ministry
Quakers
Voyages and travels
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Clergy
Quakers
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Birth 1773-10-08

Death 1851-05-16

Male

English

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