AF-248: The History of the Quakers, and How to Find Your Quaker Ancestors | Ancestral Findings
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- Quakers call themselves the Religious Society of Friends. They were given the moniker of “Quaker” by other Christian denominations who derided the writhing and dancing in religious ecstasy that was common in the early days of the group. While there are several different Quaker denominations today, they all come from the same first group and share the same values the original Quakers taught.
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I found out that I have Quaker ancestry on my mom's side. I inherited many photos from her in a box after she passed and saw pictures of people who looked somewhat Amish from around the 1800s. I had no idea who they were. Then when I did my dna and a family tree with them they actually shared the photo that I already had and it stated that one of the men in it was my great grandpa. And I believe my Quaker roots go all the back to the late 1600s in the U.S and but that had also traced my ancestors to England. They shared meeting documents with my ancestors names. It was amazing. And I could see how my grandpa was influenced. He passed away when my mom was 12 years old but according to her and her sisters he was an amazing man, was my grandma's best friend and they had a wonderful marriage. She was always treated like an equal. But funny my grandpa didnt take mom to his church. She went instead to my grandma's which was Baptist.
Sad my mom never shared much about her dad with us or any details on her heritage except she was German... my father was Greek and the town in Florida where I grew up had a huge Greek population. All my relatives are here so the focus was always on the Greek side. I never learned much about my moms past. Then I did the DNA and found out I have less Greek than I thought(not 50% but 37%) and I am not only German like my mom said but also English and Scottish which explains the Quaker heritage. My mom never knew that. And what's funny is no one thinks I'm Greek and its because I'm not as much as I thought.
I've always been interested in history and learning about other cultures and religions so this has been a pleasure to learn.
So I'm so happy to have this information. And thank you for this great documentary.
They were ahead of their times... Great thinking and principles. We need more Quaker principles in today's world.
Today I realized my spiritual beliefs align almost exactly with the Quakers
Yes me too
Join us! If you want to it’s all up to you, our doors are always open!
One of my ancestors, Robert Pike, was ordered to whip Quakers in the streets and refused. I also have a lot of New England Quakers in my tree.
I'm related to the Pike family. Didn't know that
I have Quaker ancestry and I am black.
Me too! I’ve decided to turn to Quakerism as it was my family’s origin and the only reason my family turned to Christianity was because my mom and her siblings when asked at school their religion people were confused and turned their noses up. Also because meeting houses were limited.
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4TH GREAT GRANDPARENTS JOHN MILES KENDALL
A lot of Quaker ancestors here. Mine was an indentured servant and his family to a Robert Turner came over in 1682 to Philadelphia. 7 years of work to help build Philadelphia. I want reparations!!!
I’m descended from many Irish Quakers. John Barcroft a Quaker preacher is my 10x great grandfather. I descend from the Pim family as well.
Yes my ancestors were Quaker’s from Wale’s. It’s so funny cuz I truly believe how they do and I always wish there was a “religion” like this.. just found out why lol I’m going to my first Quaker meeting next week 🥰
I'm a descendant of Joseph "The Fighting Quaker" Mendenhall who was a general in the Revolutionary War.
I've made a mistake, he was actually a captain, not a general.
My Mendenhall's were big Quakers in PA and migrated to N. C. and continued there.
Thank you.
Maris, Mendenhals and Hatton’s are my ancestors. My mother is a Hatton.
@keithwilson9578 There are many different groups of Quakers who have extremely different backgrounds. The northern Quakers were quite different from the Southern Quakers and they did not often marry together. I'm from Hicksite Quakers. They were never slaves, but descendants of the British and French aristocrats (Huguenot Quakers) they came on their own ships to Massachusetts, but were not able to be openly Quakers until they split off and founded Connecticut. Ever noticed how many US presidents and Generals were from Quaker families? They were the ones who founded the missionary societies to build the first schools for Native Americans, and to send their best and brightest to Harvard, to then return to their tribes. (in the 1700's). They also sent sent their doctors and nurses to them to open programs for health care because there were so many orphaned from disease. They tried to help with their transition from hunter gatherers to farming and skilled trades to help stabilize their economic situation. Their historians would preserve much cultural information, their teachers writing the first Seneca primer for school. Great videos about how the Quakers helped the Seneca Indians try to fight off a terrible development of their land is on TH-cam. That was in the 1960's and was a very big deal and shows how corrupt our government is, being run for the benefit of energy companies instead of a people who George Washington personally promised their land to be theirs forever after they helped the fledgling Continental Army fight on two fronts, as they had long been living in close contact with Indian leadership. Without Quaker taxes, funds for uniforms, food, ships, horses, and ammunition, I am quite sure there would be no Revolutionary War. Many joined and did jobs like hauling the dying and wounded off the field and served as surgeons and the boys as fifers and drummers who walked unarmed into the enemy and then played surgeons assistant. Amazing women who lived in very harsh circumstances and frequently became widows with many mouths to feed. Along the way these same people absorbed the ones they helped in some cases and we have many brothers and sisters. As far as the identity of the United Brethren, I'm no expert except that they shared common views with Quakers and joined their efforts together during the Great Awakening. My grandmother went to the UB church as a child, and was born on the Seneca reservation; she was and is my inspiration in life.
My father's paternal side is the Moon family, some of the first Quakers to sail over with William Penn. Originally they were guards of the King of England and deflected, becoming Quakers. I grew up Quaker, but didn't know this history until after doing research because he was adopted. This was cool to discover! 😊
Hey we're related!:)
@Artchyk1 Hey, cuz 😁 Are you for real!!?? Both of my parents were adopted, and I've been doing genealogy on my bloodline, which is really cool. I would like to learn more 😊
@Artchyk1 My father's real dad was Kenneth Jesse Moon, from Clarksville, Ohio 😉
I was searching on how oats are made, and then this pops up
Well Quakers are just basically better than everyone.
My ancestor was in fact the Mother of the Quakers, Margaret Fell.
Thomas Nicholson is my ancestor from Pasqotank North Carolina.
I have ancestors with the surname HARDAKER. I have been told that they were one of the families that began the quakers. I wasn't told anything more than that... if anyone has heard anything of this, please let me know.
I'm descended from Quakers ^_^
If allowed how can a person become a Quaker after years of believing in a higher power but having nothing to say you are a catholic, protestant, atheist or any other belief, can you just join, and being from Scotland i don't know if there is many worshipers here but i feel so much more understanding with their beliefs than others
Yes, there are Quaker meetings in Scotland where you can learn more about their beliefs and community. The Quakers, or the Religious Society of Friends, have a presence in various parts of Scotland, offering meetings that are open to anyone interested. You can find information on locations and times for these meetings through the Quakers in Scotland website or local community boards. It's a great way to connect with Quakers and explore their practices firsthand.
Thank you ever so much
I've been told quakers think family should be involved when the members are incarsentations
That's an interesting point about Quakers and their views on family involvement during incarceration. Quakers, or the Religious Society of Friends, are known for their strong emphasis on social justice, community, and family values. They advocate for humane treatment of all individuals, including those incarcerated. The belief in staying connected with and supporting family members, even in difficult circumstances like incarceration, aligns with their principles of compassion, forgiveness, and community support. It's this kind of deep-seated commitment to human rights and family unity that makes the history and practices of Quakers so fascinating. Thanks for sharing this insight!
i dont know if i have any Quakers in my family but i say they the only group of Christains that really live Christ like life and from way back in the day .good peoples
I have an ancestor who died In child birth. She was buried in an unmarked quaker grave. I can't find her anywhere.
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Sounds pretty good
Panthiesm?
Wonderful people.. resonates with d concept of Hinduism
What if you have the wrong God? So many are tricked. I believe we have light and dark. But to proclaim one knows it all is ludicrous! I have sensed a state of arrogance by a fairly well known one.
Oh geez, as usual you skipped over 68% of the story.
They were Quarkersklaven (White slaves from Britain) given to Native Americans as slaves in exchange for land.
The religious society of friends branded onto House of Blackheads Unitas Fratrum (United Brothern) which was a Black Militia for Lower European Countries. This group were Catholic Moors.
The Quakers were European Peasants (Slaves) who won the rights to practice a religion due to reformation.
They didn't purchase a damn thing and their Masters were Black Native Americans. Later a switch took place which replaced masters as slaves. Native Americans ended up as slaves for Quakers but they didn't want to be slave owner.
Therefore the Native American slaves were shipped to Algeria Morocco.
Get the story straight or don't tell it at all.