Fulneck, UK
Abraham Stockwell (1698-1761)
Ful/3/63 Departed Dec. 1. 1761.The Course of life of the Widdower. Our Happy departed Bro: Abraham Stockwell. Abraham Stockwell was born at LittleTown in the Parish of BirstalParish March ye 13th 1698. As his Parents did not go toone & the Same place of Religion Worship, His Father being of theChurch of England brought his…
John Gocht (1697-1769)
Ful/3/89 Our venerable Brother Johan Fr. GochtHe has left the following account of hisCourse through this Life in his own handwriting. I was born in Nieder Oderwitz the 30th Decbr1697 & was carefully instructed in all thatgood by my parents, I even from myChildhood did not suit for the wise world,My natural Corruption lay so…
Mary Faucet (1748-1768)
Ful/SS/69 The Course of Life of the Single Sr Mary Faucett I was born in Wyke in the parish of Birstal in the year 1748 & Baptz by the Brn& when I came into My Childrens years I attended the Childrens Meeting withgreat pleasure, being frequently reminded by the Brn that we shou’dpray our Savr…
Martha Faucet (Fawset) (1751-1766)
Ful/SS/76 The Course of Life of Martha Fawset Martha Fawset was born in Wyke in the year 1751 May ye 27th and Baptized June ye 4th at Scoles by Br Latrobe. She was a Child that from her earliest years took great delight in learning Verses and this was one great reason why she had…
John Ellis (1748-1764)
Ful/3/102 The Course of Life of the Youth John Ellis. He departed Augst 17. 1764. He was born at Mirfield August the 8th 1748, and in his Infancy wasa soft and tender hearted Child. When he was 4 Years old he went to livewith his Uncle Brook, who gave him such Education as all WorkingPeople’s…
Ann Georgiana Edwards (1783-1852)
Ful/SS/56 When all thy mercies O my God My rising soul surveys, Transported with the view I’m lost In wonder, love, and praise. Looking back upon days which are gone, a long life which has passed away as a tale which is told. — What cause do I find for deep humiliation and daring gratitude…
Esther Clerk (1715-1791)
Ful/SS/14/2 Memoirs of the late happily departed Sister Esther Clerk who on the 27th of May 1791 at Fulneck enterd into the joy of her Lord In the 76th Year of her age. She has left the following account concerning her Pilgrimage here below. I think my dear Brethren & Sisters will like to hear…
Anna Shoesmith (1752-1772)
Ful/SS/74 The Course of Life of the Single Sister Anna Shoesmith I was born Northern Green in the parish of Halifax Augst 13 1752 and Baptz by Brn in the year 1758 I removed with my parents to Fulneck, I of uncommon Light turn of mind caused much dissatisfaction to my dear parents dureing the…
Hannah Hutchinson (1784-1810)
Ful/3/214 The S Sr Hannah Hutchinson, who departed April 4th 1810 at Fulneck, was born at Littemoor near Pudsey Nov. 22. 1784 From her childhood she attended with her Mother and Sister the preachings here in Fulneck and by that means got a desire, to live in the Brns Congn In July 1800 she obtained…
Hannah Hunt (1755-1769)
The Course of Life of the Great Girl Hannah Hunt I was born in Gomersal in the parish of Birstol in the year 1755, removed with my parents to Fulneck 1760, by which means I had the opportunity of going to the Childrens meeting which was a great favoar to me & also a Great…
Mary Horsman (1795-1855)
our Late Sr Mary Horsman was so well known in Fulneck that very little of anything new can be related of her She was born of respectable Parents her Father being a tradesman in Leeds where Mary was born & baptized in the parish Church of St Johns Peter in the yr 1795. After the…
Timothy Gray (1719-1795)
Life of the widower, Br Timothy Gray, who departed to our Svar at Wyke Aug. 11th 1795. He has left the following account of his course thro time. I was born Aug. 5th 1719 at North Owram in the parish of Halifax. I lived with my parents till I was 14 years old, when I…
Mary Gledhill (1727-1809)
The S. Sr Mary Gladhill who happily departed this life Dec 1st 1809, has left the following few lines concerning herself. July 26th 1727. I was born at Belly Bridge near Wyke and baptized in the Church of England from my earliest years I remember my Mother taking me to hear Mr Ingham preach, &…
Suzanne Peel (1729-1756)
Susannah Peel at Claketon in Barstel ParishOctber ye 17th 1729When She was very Young She was Left with outFarther & Mother, and by that meens wasLeft to the Care of her Relations Among whomShe has Lived ever Since till She began to hearthe Brer, in ye Year, 49, when She occording to herEarnest desier was…
James Peel (1743-1764)
Depd March 21. 1764James Peel. was born at at Heckmondwike Smithies inthe Parish of Birstal May the 9th 1743 and baptised inthe Church of England. When he was about 5 year oldhis parents took him with them to Gummersal to theChildrens Meetings, which he took great Delight in,and our Savr found a Way to his…
Mary Wood (1729-1763)
I was Born in Gloslop Parish near Hayfeld in Darbisher Aprell ye 6 1729 My Parints being Church pepell & endevered to being us up for the Lord and endeverd to keep us from worly Company as far as they Could, My Mother ust often tell us of our Sav, at the time when I…
Grace Wilson (1737-1762)
Grace Willsons was born Ap: 1 1737 at Wortley in the parish of Leeds. My parents belong’d the church of Eng: but frequenting the Brns Meetings, they took us Children very much often with them, My Mother would often Speak with me concerning how I might love Our Savr but I had no understanding of…
Peter Hyland (1774-1846)
Peter Hyland, died May 1846 Our late brother was born in this at Fulnic place Septr 12th 1774, & baptised in this chapel a few days after his birth. He was brot up here & recd all his education at the Boys’ Day School, which was, however superior in point both of instruction & discipline,…
Hannah Wilkinson (1755-1810)
The S. Sr Hannah Wilkinson wasborn in Gadley near Hallifax Feb. 22d1755, and baptized in the Churchof England. As an infant she movedwith her Parents to Huddersfield.She often ralated with pleasure, thatwhen she was but a young Childher Mother used to take her toChurch to hear Mr Veen, an awakeend Minister, which often proveda great…
Susanna Watson (1751-1776)
1 The Life of the Single Sistr Susanh Watson, who went to our Savr, July 31st in the Choir House at Fulneck. Concerning which the following is Her own account. I was born June 25th 1751 at Little Gumersall in the Parish of Birstal, Yorkshire, and Baptizd by the Brn. In my 6th year my…
Martha Watson (1743-1810)
The S Sr Martha Watson who departed this life June 21st 1810. was born July, 11. the 1743 in Pudsey & bap. in Presbitirian Church. As a Child she came often errands to Fulnek & used to say she would like to live here, but her Father being not inclined towards the Brns Congn she…
Anne Watson (1821-1837)
as I had suffered, instructions in the way of salvationshe was blessd with the knowledge of an advanced Christian,combined with such genuine humbleness of mind, never imagining that she knew more than others, or makingany boast. The spirit of the lowly Jesus of Nazarethrested upon her. Asking her the ground of her faith andhope, and…
James Wyring (1687-1764)
Departed March 15th 1764our dear Br James wyring was born at Bowlin inof Bradford the Parish Febr 24th 1687. He was brought upa presbyterien (his business was that of a Husbandman)before he was Married he received a hurt frm a Cow, of whichhe has been lame ever Since. In the year 1711. he Marriedthe present…
Martha Walker (1725-1791)
Martha Walker Some particulars of the life of the late Sing. Sisr Martha Walker, written by herself. I was Born Decr 12th. 1725 at Cheadly Home in ye Parish of Stockport Chesher and Bap’d in ye Church of England, but brought up a Presbn to which religion persuasion my Mother belong’d as I don’t remember…
Sally Holt (1727-1753)
Sally Hoult was born at Bramell in the Parish of Stockport in Cheshire on the 25 Day of Feb: 1727 where she Liv’d till about 1743, when she being stirr’d up in her Heart by the Holy ghost to seek after the Salvation of her soul and sometime after hearing the Testimony of the Brn;…
Henrietta von Hayn (1724-1782)
Memoirs of our much beloved late Sister Henriette Mary Louise V. Hayn; who on the 27th of Aug: 1782 at Herrnhut entered into the Joy of her Lord. She left the following Account concerning herself, Louisel that poor Sinner would rather lie weeping at the feet of Jesus, then say anything touching her Pilgrimage here…
Anna Gambold (1752-1770)
The Course of Life of the Grt Girl anna Gambold who was born in Londn augst 13 1752, Her weakly consitution obligid Her dr parents to continue Her with them till she was 8 years of age at which Time she was brought by Her mama to live in the childrens occonomie here, where she…
Daniel Wade (1685-1767)
The Widower Br Daniel Wade was born at Wikein the Parish of Birstal in Sepr 1685. He was baptisedin the Church of England but his Parents dying while hewas very young his education was, like other Orphans,depending upon the Town to which he belonged and therefore was put out early an Apprentice to a NorwichCarrier…
Sister Ward (1831-1868)
Fulneck April 11th 1868. My dear Br. Clemens,I first I am unable,at present, to draw up a properMemoir of my dear departedwife. All I can do ismerely to offer a fewobservations.She was born on the 10th ofSept. 1831 and is consequentlyin her 37th year. For a longtime she attended our Sundayschool in Fulneck wherethe seed…
Sarah Metcalf (1708-?)
The Course of life of the Single Sister Sarah Metcalf I was born at Southowram febr. 16 1708 & Baptzd in the Church of England, & many drawings of Grace was perceptable to me in my Childrens years which I made use of by in the dutys of the Church in hopes of pleasing God,…
Christian Oxley (1752-1761)
Departed Jan 2d 1761.Christ. Oxley, was born at the Son of our Br & Sr Wm Oxley in the North of Irel.was born at Scoales Sept 28th 1752. He came into the Childns Oeconomy hereMay the 6th 1755, when he could scarcely speak a word. He was apretty agreeable Child, but of a very tender…
Mary Oates (1747-1812)
Mary Oates 1 Sr Mary Oates dictated the following Ap 8th 1812 Thy blood, thy blood the deed hath wrought ye I was born June 26th 1747 in Great Horton, in the Parish of Bradford. My father being one of the first Brn there he was called home to our Saviour when I was only…
Mary Myers (1731-1825)
Out of the S Srs Choirhouse in Fulneck who departed happily to our Savr on Jany 25th Our Happily departed Sister Mary Myers was Born at Horton Bradford parish Jany 15th 1731, having left nothing of Her course thro’ this time, the following has been conducted from Sisters who has had acquaintance with Her &…
Sarah Mortimer (1780-1810)
Our late sr Sarah Mortimer who departed happily Jan. 2 1810 at Fulneck Our happily departed Sr Sarah Mortimer, was born June 3 1780 at Scoles in the parish of Birstal, and baptized in the Church of England. Her Mother dy’d before she was a year old, and she being a very weakly Child &…
Ian McMillan (-1810)
I McMillan, excuted at Ayr May [Friday] 25. 1810. He was tried & condemned Apr. 17 & 18 for having administered poison to a young woman, which occasioned not only the death of her child, but her own death. He was a native of Scotland [Friday] 20 Mar. I called upon him the first time.…
Eleanor Luty (1718-1798)
The life of the Single Sister Elenor Luty. I was born Sepr 20th 1718 at Killing Hall near near Harrowgate, in the Parish of Ripley, and was brought up in the Church of England. My Mother kept a strict eye upon me wishing to preserve me from the temptations of the world. When I was…
Suzanna Liley (1722-
Susana Lily was born at Spen, in ye 12 Novr 1722 In ye year 41 her parents got acquainted with ye Brn And she also went to hear them altho at that time She had not much feeling of her heart till in ye year 42 when She got a real desier in her heart,…
Mary Ann Foster
Mary Ann Foster 1 A Sketch of the life & happy departure of Mary Ann Foster who died at Bristol, April 9th 1789. From her cradle to her death it may be said that she was an affectionate & pleasing child, discovering an uncommon sensibility in all things for one of her age. As early…
Justina LaTrobe (1767-1772)
Little Justina Elizabeth LaTrobe was born here atFulneck June 13th 1767. From her earliest days she was anagreeable and lovely Child, and continued under the Care of herParents till they got their Call to London, when the Nursecared for her till Apr. 22d 1769, on which day she cameinto the Girls Oeconomy. And tho’ she…
Ann Vickers
Ann Vickers was born in the parish of Frinsber near Rodchister in Kent, soon after came with to parents to London; when She was about 5 Years old She went a little while to Mr. Wesths Siked, after wards She came home again to her parents having got the Small pokes, were She Remaind till…
Ann Eagles (1734-
Ann Eagles was Born at Cadon in oxfordshire Sept 7th 1734 Her Parents both died when she was very young, wich was followd with great hardships in Service till She was about 16 years of age about which time Br Gusenbower Preachd it Cabworth wher she liv’d she hearing him became thoughtfull about her Salva-…
James Cromark (1767-1844)
James Cromark Feb. /44 Br. James Cromark born at in Jany 1767 & baptised in the Ch of Engld, but his father joining the Brn soon afterwards he brot his chil- dren regularly with him to our chapel also that (he knew the truth) from our souls childhood, & was made ac- quainted with the…
Sarah Craven (1717-1790)
The Life of the Single Sister Sarh Craven who departed 10th Nov 1790 I was born at Bothwell near Leeds in the ???? Nov 11th 1717. I lived with my Parents till my Father died who belonged to the Church of England. When I was a Child I often wished to die, for I thought…
John Clough (1706-1764)
Our Br. John Clough was born at Cleckheaton in the Year 176 1706. his Father who was a Blacksmith taught him his Trade when Young he was very Wild. & through the His Impradeney of his Father who let him learn to Dance &c & delighted in such things & took pleasure in seeing him…
James Boothroyd (1773-1835)
Ful/3/133 Memoir of the W. Br. James Boothroyd, who departed in Rastrick, on Sunday 4 Dec 1835 I was born on the 6th Sep 1773. My father was a teacher of Music, & as soon as I was able, he expected me to assist him in that line, & especially by leading the boys in…
Susanna Popplewell (1735-1756)
1 Susan Popplewell was Born in Yorkeshire in ye Parish of harckeh in ye year 1735 ye 16th of May when she was about 3 years of age she begun to go to to hear the. Br Ockershausen and was one of ye first children that was taken under ye Brs care and when ye…
Esther Preston (1719-1771)
Esther Preston, who went to our Savr on Febry the 22 1771was born at Kirkheaton Ap 8 1719, of Ch Engl ParrentsShe has left the following Concerning her Course, I have from my earliest years, felt the drawings of the holy spiritsupon my heart, tho I did not understand it at that time.When about 4…
Mary Tattersall (1756-
The life of the our late S. Sister Mary Tattersallas wrote by herself.I was born at Kingcross near Hallifax Maythe 29th 1756 and babtized in the Church of England.In my when very young I remember withgratitude to my dear Savior to have had avery tender impression of his dying love inmy heart, & the childrens…
Mary Taylor (1745-1790)
The Course of with of the S. Sister Mary Taylor who Departed to our Savior at Fulnec Febr 21 1790 I was Born at Moberly in the County of Cheshire July 11th 1745 and Baptized in the Church of England. In my Childrens Years I felt some dawnings of Grace in my heart, but did…
Ann Taylor (1731-1758)
Our Dear Sisr Ann Taylor was Born in Clagheaton May ye 8th 1731in Burstol parich, was Baptis’d & educated a pressbeterian herFather dieing when she was only Seven years old, & her Motherbeing in low circumstances & uncapable of taking proper careof her, her unkle & Aunt took to her, & soon after her Motherdieing…
Susan Smith (1746-1814)
1 The S. Sr Sus. Shmith who departed this life Dec 19th 1814 has left the following short account concern ing herself: I was born at Morton Bank, in the parish of Bingley Jan. 6th 1746. Two days after my birth my Mother departed this life and I was put to my Grandmother to be…
Mary Rogers (1752-1771)
Mary Rogers. July 23. 1752 I was born at Pudsey in the parish of Calverly Yorkshire, and baptizedby the Brethren. In my childrens years my parents took me to the meetingsat Fulneck, and I remember our Dear Saviours drawings of love in my heartAnd the brethrens care over me, but I was of a wilde…
Marianne Spence (1844-1866)
Brief Notices concerning the life and happy departure from this world into eternity of the Sgle Sr Marianne Spence who fell asleep in Jesus on Monday Morning. June the 18th 1866 at Fulneck. Our late Sister was born on October the 10th 1844 at the Mission Station of Bethabara in the Island of Jamaica where…
Rachael Roebuck (1735-1812)
The S. Sr Rachel Roebuck was born in Huddersfield Feb. 14th 1735. She came to live in Fulneck Oct: 14 1760, the following year she was recd into the Congn and Jan. 11. 1767 she partook for the first time of the H. Comn. The most of her time amongs us, she spent in serving…
Hannah Tordorff (1759-1777)
The Single Sisr Hanh Tordoff has left the following concerning her course of Life. I was born at Houme in the Lordship of Tong Decbr ye 10th 1759 baptiz’d by the Brn in my Childhood I frequented the Childrens meetings which prov’d a great blessing to my heart & I often prayd our dr Savr…
Deborah Thornton (1699-1771)
Personalia of the Widow Deborah Thornton. and of theWidows house in Fulneck, who Jan 10th. 1771The late Sr Deborah Thornton, whose Maiden Name was Walker,was born the 13th of May 1699, & brought up in the Church ofEngland. In the Year 1723 she was mard. to her late Husbandwith whom she lived chearfully & contentedly.…
Alice Catton (1767-1848)
Alice Catton died Feb. / 48 Our late Sr Alice Catton was bore at Hathwaite in Huddersfd in Novr 1767, her parents being in connection with the Brns church & mem bers of our Cogn at Mifield who enjoyed the Grace of God in their hts. & brot. up their childrn in the nuture &…
Ann Bullock (1743-1771)
The S. Sr Ann Bullock who went home Feby 19th 1771 had noted the following: I was born at Maningom in the Parish of Bradford Augst 29 1743 of Church of England Parrents, But did not feel any Concern for my salvation being very wild till in my 10 year the thought once struck my…
Mary Athill (1814-1846)
uncatalogued Mary Athill died July 1846 Born with twin Sr. Sarah in Antigua July 9 1814. Came to Britn in 1821 first to Edinbro’, then to Fuln. Sch with elder Sr. Esther; remained here till Octr. / 28, when went first to London, where confirmd in church of Engld. In 1829 went back to Antigua where…
Hannah Ashley (1740-1761)
Ful/SS/19 Hannah Ashly Departed May 5 1761 Hannah Ashly was born at Hartshead. Aug 20 1740 Yorkshire Thro’ the Conduct of my Parents, & the Education I rec’d from them, I became in my Infancy desireous of an acquaintance with our Savr, whereupon I entered into the care of the Bren, & about my 6th…
John Beck (1815-1837)
3. John Thompson Beck, aged 22 years/ Previous to his illness he gave no indication of spiritual life; for tho’ a moral character, his mind was so fixed on earthly pursuits, that it produced a degree of hardness of heart and feeling not often found in one so young. All his affections were enlisted in…
Ann Kellet (1745-1788)
The life of the Sle Sisr Ann Kellet who departed to our Savr in the Choirhouse at Fulneck Jany 5th 1788. She has left the following account of herself. I was born at Whibsey in the Parish of Bradford Yorkshire, March 21st 1745, as soon as I was able my Parents sent me to School…
George Francke (1717-1802)
A short account of the life of our late muchbeloved and venerable Brother George Francke,who departed into eternal rest in the 85th yearof his age, May 15th 1802.Written by Himself. I was born in Jüttland Octr 6th 1717, but camewith my Parents to Fühnen, when I was half a yearold; where my Father followed the…
Eleanore Francke (1763-1827)
Course of Life of the married Sr Eleanor Francke who fell asleep in Jesus between 12 & 1 o’clockin the morning of the 18th of April 1827 at Malmesbury.Aged 64 years A short memoir of the life of Sr Ellenor Francke, whose maiden-name was Sutton, & who departed this life at Malmesbury in the 64th…
Benjamin Sheard (1715-1774)
The life of Brother Benjamin Sheard, who has wrote the following of himself. I was born in Littletown in the Parish of Birstal on November 30th, 1715. My parents being Presbyterians, I was baptized and brought up in the same religion; when I was about 16 years of age, my corruption got the mastery over…
Thomas Shoesmith (1741-1770)
The course of life of the Married Brother Thomas Shoesmith, whose remains were interned on July 24, 1770. He was born on February 20th, 1741 in Norwood Green in the Parish of Halifax Yorkshire; and baptized in the Church of England. His parents, being some of the first Yorkshire people that adhered to the Brethren,…
Christian Friedrich Ramftler (1780-1832)
Born: 1780 Died: 1832 Learn more about the life of Christian Friedrich Ramftler Reading version Memoirof Br C. F. Ramftler’s Minister ofthe Brethrens’ Congn in Bristol.who departed this life Octr 26th 1832.Aged 52 1/2 years. Written by himselfIf Parentage and descent underany circumstances be cause for gloryingI think I have where of to glory. Bothmy…
John Plaisted (1729-1761)
Departed on Nov. 16th 1761. The Personalia of the Single Brother John Plaisted. He writes of himself, I was born at West Titherton Wiltshire on February 12th, 1729. My parents were religious people of the Church of England, until when the Methodists came into that country, and then my father joined them, at which time…
Elizabeth Peel (1708-1774)
Born: 1708, CleckheatonDied: 1774, Gomersal Learn more about the life of Elizabeth Peel Reading version The Life of the Married SisterEliz: Peel Her maiden Name was Mortimer, she was born April 14th 1708. at Gumersal, was brought up a Dissenter, She had been a widow 7 Year when she married the present widower, They were…
James Oates (1745-1761)
Departed June 2nd, 1761. The Great Boy James Oates was born at Norwood Green in 7th Parish of Halifax on September 14th, 1745 and was baptized in the Church of England, but has been amongst the Brethren since childhood, during which state he always bore the character of plain, downright, and honest, and was beloved…
John Stott (1798-1844?)
Born: 1798,Died: 1844/5 Learn more about the life of John Stott Reading version March / 44Our late Br. Jo. Stott jur. wasborn at Lane-end or Bankhouse hillJan. 26th. 1798 & baptised a few daysafterwards in our Chapel, his parentsbeing then, as they still are (for theyare both living) members of our ch.From his childhood it…
Edmund Tattersall (1691-1761)
Departed on August 3rd, 1761, Edmund Tattersall’s course of life, the part of which was noted down from his own mouth. I was born (in Heyroid, Worley Township) in the Parish of Hallifax 5/16 Oct. 1691 (and baptized in my father’s house by a church minister). My father departed this life when I was 6…
Charles von Larisch (1711-1754)
Lindsey House on November 1st, 1754. After the remains of our dear Bother Larish were interned, the Brethren and Sisters (among whom were many from London) met in the Family Hall in Lindsey House and then was sung that hymn: O head so full of bruises, after which the disciple spoke in English as follows.…
Crispin Taylor (1698-1752)
Crispin Taylor was born in Wyke in the Parish of Birstall on April 26th, 1698, and lived with his father, who taught him the trade of a shoemaker, until April 1722, being then 24 years of age, he was married to Mary Wilkinson, who is his present wife, and had by her 9 children, four…
John Skelton (1703-1773)
The life of the Widower John Skelton who departed at Fulneck on June 30th, 1773. He has left us the following in writing; I was born in the year 1703 in Lightlif in the Parish of Hallifax. My father and mother belonged to the Church of England. My father died when I was but a…
George Wood (1736-1761)
Departed February 3, 1761. Personalia of the Single Brother George Wood, who in his sick room left the following Account of himself. “I was born at Holbeck, in the Parish of Leeds on August 25th 1735.My father was a native of Ireland and my mother a Yorkshire woman. When I was about 2 years old…
Hannah Dyson (1728-
Hanna Dyson I was born at Kerkstill in the parish of Kerkhetten in the Year 1728 My Father was a Clothmaker In my young Years my parents sent me to School Till I was so old that I could do some service at home I was of a very brisk & Lively turn of mind…
Mary Taylor (1745-1790)
The Course of with of the S. Sister Mary Taylor who Departed to our Savior at Fulnec Febr 21 1790 I was Born at Moberly in the County of Cheshire July 11th 1745 and Baptized in the Church of England. In my Childrens Years I felt some dawnings of Grace in my heart, but did…
Beterous Atkinson (1742-1772)
Ful/3/23 Our Sr Beterous Atkinson was bornMay the 4th 1742 at Wike in Birstal Perish. Toshe was still baptised in the Church of England, yet asher Parents belong’d to the Brn from the time of thefirst awakening in this Country, she from herChildhood was in the Care of the Sisters. Butas nothing very particular of…
Mary Delamotte (1729-1810)
Our late Sr Mary Delamotte was born Oct 19th 1729 in London and baptized in the Church of England. Her Father being a Justice of peace and a pious man gave her a good education & brought her up in the love & fear of God. But as she he failed in his external cir…
Mary Whitehead (1737-1769)
The course of Life of the SS Mary Whithead I was born in streedside in the parish of Tong, May 10th 1737. My parents being presbns I was Baptz & Educated the same religion, my father departed This Life when I was 7 year old & Left my dear mother with 7 Children to struggle…
Sarah Whitehead (1732-1759)
Sarah Whitehead born at Streal in the parish of Tong March 20 1732 her parents being presbtr she was Educated in that way, till in the 17 year of her age, she went to live with her uncle at Halifax, and as she was one day standing at the door Brothr. Helt road by, she…
Thomas Grinfield (1748-1824)
Memoir of the late Rev. Thos. Grinfield The very thought of writing any thing like a memoir of myself the poorest among the Lords poor ones has produced a thrilling senssation, so that after its composition, I have more than once consigned it to the fire. But as my high Calling of God in Christ…
Anna Margretta Walker (1763-1770)
Anna Margretta Walker was Born in fulneck went home Apl 23d 1770 Septr 20: 1763, and was soon after Baptised by Bro Latrobe, the was a lively and healthy Child till she was nine Months old, when she got the hooping Cough which left something upon her Stumoc of a Consumptive nature which remained with…
Ann Willoughby (1722-1755)
Reading version Ann Willoughby, Was born at Robert Town, In the Parish of Birstal Janry ye 21st 1722 about the year 1739 She was Stir'd up by reading a Penny Pamphlet, and from that time Grew so Uneasy, Concerning her Salvation, that it greatly Affected her Body, Which her Mother, & others of her Relations…
Hannah Westerman (1716-1761)
Hannah Westerman born at Oset near Dewsbury June 13th 1716. I had from my Infancy a particular concern about my Salvation & about my 12 I felt strong convictions upon me & was particularly affected and as the preaching of the parish Minister Concerning the wickedness & Sinfullness of the human race, on the same…
Millan Ratcliffe (1695-1772)
Ful/3/34 The Life of the Widow Sistr. Millan Ratcliffe of Wyke who departed Feby 18 1772. She was Born at Birch Roads in the Parish of Ealand 1695. by the best intelligence we can get Her Father Died when she was an Infant, & her Mother soon Marrying again, she was car’d for by an…
John Astley (1712-1770)
Born: 5 June, 1712 at Wyke Parish of BirstallDied: 18 April, 1770 at Hartshead Ful/3/47 Original version Learn more about the life of John Astley Mirfield April the 18th, 1770. The Life of the Married Brother John Astley who went home April 18, 1770. My dear Brethren and Sisters It will, without doubt, be expected,…
Beterous Atkinson (1742-1772)
Born: 4 May, 1742 at WykeDied: 16 July, 1771 at Wyke Learn more about the life of Beterous Atkinson Our Sister Beterous Atkinson was born May the 4th, 1742 at Wyke in Birstall Parish. Though she was still baptized in the Church of England, yet as her parents belonged to the Brethren from the time…
Joshua Barker (1696-1761)
Born: 11 December, 1696 at MirfieldDied: 24 March, 1761 at Hopton Mirfield Ful/3/58 Original version Learn more about the life of Joshua Barker Our Brother Joshua Barker was born in the year 1696, on the 22nd of December at Hopton in the Parish of Mirfield. He lived with his father till 19 years of age,…
Christian Bell (1742-1772)
Born 26 November, 1742 at LondonDied 7 February, 1772 at Fulneck Ful/3/31 Original version Learn more about the life of Christian Bell Christian Bell was born in London December 7th, 1742 and came as a little boy into the Children’s Economy. He was a very lovely child, beloved by all about him. When he arrived…
John Bentham (1716-1772)
Born 1713 at PudseyDied August 1772 Ful/3/18 Original version Learn more about the life of John Bentham The Life of the married Brother John Bentham, who was called Home on the 9th of August, 1772. He has dictated the following concerning himself. I was born at Black Hay in Pudsey Township, 1713 and baptized in…
Abigail Bentley (1722-1766)
Born 1722, WykeDied 1766, Fulneck Ful/SS/58 Original version Learn more about the life of Abigail Bentley The course of Life of Abigail Bentley I was born at Wyke in the Parish of Birstal, on April the 23rd, 1722. My parents were of the Church of England and brought me up in the same. As far…
Rachel Bradley (1742-1809)
Born: 1742, Golcar Parish of HuddersfieldDied: 1809, Fulneck Original version Learn more about the life of Rachel Bradley The single Sister Rachel Bradley who happily departed this life August 30th 1809. has left the following short account: I was born in Goweer in the parish of Huddersfield October 15th, 1742. Shortly before I was born,…
Jacob Borck (1727-1791)
Born: 1721, Arendal, NorwayDied: 1791, Bedford, UK Original version Learn more about the life of Jacob Borck North of England memoir of our late Brother Jacob Borck who departed at Bedford, October 24, 1791. Our late Brother, having left no written account of his life, we can only say the following: He was born at…
Rachel Brook (1744-1815)
Born: 1744, BirstallDied: 1815, Fulneck Original version Learn more about the life of Rachel Brook Our late Sister Rachel Brook was born April 28th 1744 at Birstal. Her parents, who loved the Lord, directed her from her earliest years to the friend of children and took her, when a child to the Chapel at Gumersal,…
Alice Brown (1730-1757)
Born: 1730, Ashton-under-LyneDied: 1757 Original version Learn more about the life of Alice Brown Our dear departed Sister Alice Brown was born at Ashton in Lancashire, on April the 23d in the year 1730. From a child she was never without convictions, and as soon the Brethren came to Duckenfield, she was one of the…
Ann Cannings (1790-1813)
Born: 1790, MirfieldDied: 1813, Fulneck Original version Learn more about the life of Ann Cannings The single sister Ann Cannings was born July 24th 1790 at Mirfield and by attending the Brethren’s Chapel in her childhood, received an impression of the love of Jesus into her heart and became attached to the privileges of the…
Joseph Carr (1764-1796)
Born: 1764, PudseyDied: 1796, Pudsey Original Version Learn more about the life of Joseph Carr Our late Single Brother, Joseph Carr, has left the following account of himself. I was born in Pudsey on August the 27th 1764 of poor parents and baptized by the Brethren at Fulneck. I used constantly to attend the public…
James Charlesworth (1721-1770)
Born: 1721, Little GomersalDied: 1770, Fulneck Original version Learn more about the life of James Charlesworth Personalia of our late dear Brother James Charlesworth who entered into the Joy of his Lord July 30th 1770. Our late dear Brother James Charlesworth has left the following short account of some of the most remarkable particular circumstances…
Sarah Cennick (1712-1770)
Born: 12 June, 1706 at Reading, BerkshireDied: 24 January, 1770 at Fulneck Original version Learn more about the life of Sarah Cennick The Life of the S. Sr Sarah Cennick who went happily home January 24th 1770. I was born June the 12th old Style 1712 in Reading, Berks. and was baptized in the Church…
Elizabeth Claggett (1715-1767)
Born: 1715, CastlefordDied: 1767, Fulneck Original version Learn more about the life of Elizabeth Claggett This is a memoir of Single Sister Elizabeth Claggett. She has left in her Choir House a good odour behind her, so that those who were acquainted with her, and had an opportunity to converse with her, will always retain…
John Darnbrook (1736-1770)
Born: 1736, MorleyDied: 1770, Fulneck Original version Learn more about the life of John Darnbrook Course of Life of the Single Brother John Darnbrook, the first part of which he himself has wrote down, and the latter dictated. I was born at Morley in the Parish of Battley June the 20th 1736. My first 13…
Elizabeth Coffin (1777-1855)
Born: 1777, EllesmereDied: 1855, Fulneck Original version Learn more about the life of Elizabeth Coffin Our late Sister Elizabeth Coffin was born near at Ellesmere, on the borders of Wales, A.D. 1777 her father being an extensive farmer. Of her earlier years, very little is known to us; as our late Sister left no memoranda…
Richard Fenton (1757-1772)
Born: 1757, PudseyDied: 1772, Fulneck Diplomatic version Learn more about the life of Richard Fenton The course of life, of the great boy Richard Fentonwho departed December 29, 1772. Richard Fenton, son of our Brother Richard Fenton was bornthe 16th of May 1757 at Pudsey, in the Parish of Calverly.As a child, he went to…
Sarah Ann Fletcher (1820-1869)
Born: 1820, MapperleyDied: 1869, Fulneck Diplomatic version Learn more about the life of Sarah Ann Fletcher I was born July 2nd 1820 at Mapperley, a small village in Derbyshire. My dear mother being a decided child of God endeavoured to bring her children up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord; and I do…
Mary Allot (1734-1754)
Born: 12 August, 1734 at Rastrick YorkshireDied: 25 December 1754 at Fulneck Ful/SS/12 Original version Learn more about the life of Mary Allot Mary Alott was born at Barksland in the parish of Elland on the 12th of December, 1734. When she was about three years old her father died and she lived with her…
Margaret Woodhouse (1713-1788)
Born: 1713, St Cuthbert’s ParishDied: 1788, Fulneck Original Version of memoir Learn more about the life of Margaret Woodhouse I was born September 4th 1713 in the City of York and baptized in the Church of England, was also carefully educated by my parents, suitable for a trademan’s child. They were particularly attentive that I…
Phillip Henry Molther (1714-1780)
Born: 1714, Insheim, ElsatiaDied: 1780, Bedford Learn more about the life of Phillip Henry Molther Life of brotherPhilip Henry Mol- ther who departed at BedfordSeptr 9. 1780. extracted from his own manuscripts. I was born in the year 1714 Dec the 28th at Imsheim in the vicinity of Bussweiler in Elsa- tia where my father…
Ann Marychurch (1804-
Born: 1804 Learn more about the life of Ann Marychurch A. E. Marychurch After a careful search through my dearSisters papers I regret to say, that we have been unable to find any distinct memory of her past life, there are various short diaries written even in a very early period of her…
John Hugh (1743-1772)
Born: 1743, FreystropDied: 1772, Fulneck Reading version Learn more about the life of John Hugh John Hugh who Departed May 22d 1772 has dictated the folloing concerning his Life I was born at Frestrup in the Parish of PembrokshireFebr 6th 1741, & lived with my Parents till I was 7 years of Age; about this…
Sarah Ann Fletcher (1820-1869)
Born: 1820, MapperleyDied: 1869, Fulneck Reading version Learn more about the life of Sarah Ann Fletcher I was born July 2nd 1820 at Mapperley, a small village in Derbyshire. My dear Mother being a decided child of God endeavoured to bring her chldren up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord; and I do…
Esther Rothera (1708-1761)
Born: 1708, HalifaxDied: 1761, Halifax Learn more about the life of Esther Rothera Departed June 2d 1761 Personalia of our dear Sister Esther Rothera in Hallifax. Our happily deceased Sister, was Daughter to Mr James Farrer in Soyland, in the Parish of Hallifax where she was born Febr 2d 1706 O.S. and brought up in…
Sarah Gurney (1715-1800)
Born: 1715, Mimms MiddlesexDied: 1800, Fulneck Learn more about the life of Sarah Gurney Sarah Gurney. I was Born in Mimms Middlesex, Octr the 27th 1745. My Parents waswere of the Church of England wherein I was Baptiz’d & brought up. In my Childhood I was convinced of sin & felt I was not right...
Ann Stead (1730-1772)
Born: 1730, BradfordDied: 1772, Bradford Learn more about the life of Ann Stead The Life of the mard. Sr Ann Stead who departed to her Redeemer June 13th 1772 She herself dictated the following to her Husband. I was born at Bradford March 28th 1730 & educated in the Church of England. I grew up…
Mary Hinchcliffe (1718-1770)
Born: 1718, WibseyDied: 1770, Dudley Hill Learn more about the life of Mary Hinchcliffe The Course of Life of the Married Sister Mary Hinchcliff who went happily to our Savr:: on the 29th Augst 1770 She was born at Wibsey in the Parish of Bradford Yorkshire in August 1718, and was brought up in the…
Martha Adkinson
Born: 18 June, 1743 at Scholes, YorkshireDied: 30 June, 1768 at the Sisters’ House at Littlemoor Ful/SS/38 Martha Adkinson (Reading Version) Learn more about the life of Martha Adkinson The Single Sister Martha Atkeson who depart’d this Life. Thro’ the means of an apoplectic Fitt has Left nothing in writing neither communicated herself further Than…
Elizabeth Wilson (1731-1765)
Eliz: Willson. I was born in Yorkshire inin the parish of Leeds in Febry 21st 1731. baptizedin the Church of England. I was educated by myparents till I was 13 Years of age, then I was putapprentice for 6 Years, wch I serv’d faithfully, tho’not without hardships, but I being of a lightsomeTurn of mind…
Sarah Skelton (1755-1778)
The course of life of the Single Sister Sarah Skelton who departed to our Saviour May 3 1778 in the Sister’s r House at Fulneck. She has left the following account of herself. I was born at Robert Town in the parish of Birstall, Yorkshire and baptized in the Church of England. In my 5th…
Mary Peel (1722-1775)
Mary Peel Page 1 I was born at Northram in the parish of Halifax May 29 in the year 1722. My Parents, being very religious, endeavoured to bring me up strictly in the fear of God, they very early perceiving my natural turn to be quick, lively and active, on that account took the greater…
James Naylor (1692-1770)
1The course of Life of Br James Naylor, Widower. who departed happily on April 30th 1770. He was born October 23d 1692 at Scholes in the Parish of Birstal, Yorkshire and came when a Child to live with his Grand Father Samuel Hillas at Bankhouse, He served an apprenticeship with his Uncle Samuel Hillas in…
John Morgan (1743-1761)
Read the diplomatic version John Morgan 1 Departed May the 9th 1761 The Youth John Morgan was born at Kensington near London May 26th 1743. He came to the Children’s Oeconomy at Buttermeer when he was about 3 years old, and came from thence with the whole Oeconomy to Smith house in 1749. During his…
Robert Liley (1697-1772)
Robert Liley (Original Version) 1 Our Br Robert Lilley was born in the Month of Octr.1697 at High Town in the Parish of Berstal and waseducated in the established church. His Parents beingpoor, he was put out Apprentice very young, and sufferedduring that time a deal of Hardship. Having learnedthe Clothiers Bussiness and being…
John Hugh (1741-1772)
John Hugh 1 John Hugh who Departed May 22d 1772 has dictated the following concerning his Life I was born at Frestrup in the Parish of Pembrokshire Febr 6th 1741, & lived with my Parents till I was 7 years of Age; about this time Br Cennick came into this Country & Preached the Gospel,…
Sarah Horsfall (1697-1765)
Sarah Horsfall 1 The married Sr Sar: Horsefall was born at Barnsley Decr: 5th 1697. Her Parents being religious Members of the Church of England brot her up in the same way, and when her Father was about to depart this Life, which happened when the deceased Sr was 7 Years old, he desired that…
Joseph Haley (1727-1772)
Original version Joseph Haley 1The life of Joseph Haley who has left the following in writing I was born at Little Town in the Parish ofBirstall in Yorkshire June 25th 1727. My Parents were very poor & belonged to the Church of England, but before I was 11 years old, I wasbound apprentice for…
Elizabeth Clark (1717-1768)
Elizabeth Clark I was born in Holbeck in the parish of Leeds in the year of our Lord 1717 May ye 18 of very dear & tender parrents who were prebytouryons but I was baptiz’d by a Minister of the Church of England on account of their thinking of my soon departing this life Else…
Martha Calvert (1743-1816)
Ful/SS/45 Martha Calvert The single Sr Martha Calvert who departed this life March 15th 1816, has left the following short account, which she dictated Sept 13th 1813. I was born Oct 19th 1743 in Idle, in my 3d year I moved with my parents into Pudsey, they belonging to the Brns Congn as soon as…
Abigail Bentley (1722-1766)
Abigail Bentley 1 The course of Life of Abigal Bently I was born at Wike in the Parish of Barstel April ye 23d 1722 my Parrents was of the Church of England and brought me up in the same, as far as I can remember my first thought of being saved was thro’ hereing my…
Samuel Benade (1746-1830)
Ful/3/77 Samuel Benade Narrative of my pilgrimage thro’ the vale of tears. They that sow in tears, shall reap in joy. He that goeth forth and reap weepeth bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him. All they, who weeping now go forth And bear the precious seed, May…
Anna Rosina Anderson (1727-1803)
Born: 9 August, 1727 at BerthelsdorfDied: 20 February, 1803 at Fulneck Original version Ful/SS/8 Our dear happily departed sister Anna Rosina Anderson, has left the following account of herself: I was born the 9th of Aug 1727 at Berthelsdorf. My Parents belonging to the Cong endeavoured to bring me up in the same connection with…
Joseph Lingard (1680-1763)
Dukenfield, the 29th of March, was a blessed Lovefeast after the Burying of Brother Joseph Lingard for the whole Society. He was born in 1680. in the Parish of Glossop in the County of Derby . He was brought in the high Church of Engelland . In 1729 he marryed the present Widdow, and had…