Annals Of Our Colonial Ancestors And Their Descendants: Or Our Quaker Forefathers And Their Posterity (1895) - Hardcover

by Ambrose Milton Shotwell (Editor)

Annals of Our Colonial Ancestors and Their Descendants: Or Our Quaker Forefathers and Their Posterity is a historical book written by Ambrose Milton Shotwell and published in 1895. The book provides a comprehensive account of the lives and legacy of the Quaker settlers who arrived in America during the colonial period. The author begins by tracing the origins of the Quaker movement in England and the reasons behind the migration of Quakers to America, including their persecution and search for religious freedom. He then delves into the lives of the Quaker settlers, their struggles and triumphs, and their contributions to the development of American society. The book also includes detailed genealogies of prominent Quaker families, such as the Bowne, Carpenter, and Shotwell families, and their descendants. The author provides information on their occupations, marriages, and notable achievements, as well as their involvement in the abolitionist movement and other social causes. Overall, Annals of Our Colonial Ancestors and Their Descendants: Or Our Quaker Forefathers and Their Posterity is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Quakerism in America and the contributions of Quaker settlers to the development of American society.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.