They were referred to as Quakers because, during church service, if they felt that they had established a connection with God, they would shake, or "quake".
A Quaker is a Christian who is a member of the Religious Society of Friends.
The 1650's.
absolutely nothing actually! The company just decidedto name it Quaker Oats and as a " mascot " they chose a random quaker.
Kenneth Henry Southall has written: 'Wilfred Frances Southall' -- subject(s): Biography, Quakers 'Our Quaker heritage' -- subject(s): Quaker church buildings, Society of Friends, Quaker Churches
Betsy Ross went to a Quaker rich school when she was growing up.
Friends
The official name is Society of Friends.
The Keystone State and the Quaker State. Quaker State Oil (for vehicles ) got its name from PA's nickname.The Keystone State, or in colonial times Quaker State.
Religious Society of Friends
Amelia Otis a quaker
Pennsylvania
He was raised by a Quaker mother, but was not himself a strictly observant Quaker. Also, I believe his last name was 'Nixon.'