Philadelphia Quaker Arrivals, 1682-1750

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Important members of the Philadelphia community throughout the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, Quakers occupied many of the social and political positions in the city. This database is a listing of Quakers who arrived in the city between 1682 and 1750. When a Quaker immigrated to the area, he or she would bring a certificate from their previous Quaker group. The certificate provided the member's name, previous residence, and reason for immigrating. With such helpful information, this collection can be a great aid to those persons seeking ancestors from early Philadelphia.

Sources Myers, Albert Cook. Quaker Arrivals at Philadelphia, 1682-1750. Baltimore: Southern Book Co., 1957.

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