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Creator: Monthly Meeting of Friends of Philadelphia Date: 1800 Contributing Institution: Haverford College Quaker and Special Collections Description: Most Quaker meetings did not keep membership lists until the 19th century, but urban areas were an exception. Population movement into and out of the City necessitated more documentation. View Full Item at Haverford College Quaker and Special Collections -
Creator: Monthly Meeting of Friends of Philadelphia Date: 1672/1759 Contributing Institution: Haverford College Quaker and Special Collections Description: Quakers married each other in the presence of witnesses. A marriage certificate was drawn up and signed by those in attendance. This document also included the names of the bride and groom, where the wedding took place, and what monthly meeting oversaw the proceedings. Some certificates list the... View Full Item at Haverford College Quaker and Special Collections -
Creator: Monthly Meeting of Friends of Philadelphia Date: 1721/1783 Contributing Institution: Haverford College Quaker and Special Collections Description: In the 17th and 18th centuries, Friends generally kept records of the births and deaths only of members. If a child was born to two Quakers in good standing at the time of the birth they were considered "birthright." This item also includes some copies of marriage certificates. View Full Item at Haverford College Quaker and Special Collections