William Penn, a Quaker, began a colony in the area we call Pennsylvania. Today Quakers are all over the world.
they lived in New Hampshire
The first settlers of New Jersey were Catholics, Jews, Lutherans, and Quakers.
Quakers were not treated fairly in England they were being prosecuted by the English
Certainly some did, but they never were a significant number.
In order to live and worship without restriction and/or because they felt 'called' to migrate, and/or they believed their personal prospects were better away from Europe.
The Quakers and Protestants converged to create the New World. They came from religious persecution from Europe.
There was no king at Plymouth. Only 64 Quakers looking for a new place to live.
There was no king at Plymouth. Only 64 Quakers looking for a new place to live.
yes there were Quakers in New York.
Quakers founded Pennsylvania and were quite active in New Jersey.
The Quakers were mistreated in England because of their religious beliefs.
Quakers founded Pennsylvania and were quite active in New Jersey.