19th Century Quakers (Friends) in Iowa
Thursday, September 24
6:30 pm to 8:00 pm
By Glenn York, Madison County Genealogical Society member
Presented through Zoom only by the Iowa Genealogical Society
Quakers (Religious Society of Friends) started moving into Iowa before its statehood in 1835, establishing 83 meetings for worship before 1900. Today only 44 active meetings remain in the state.
Glenn will discuss the early Quaker settlements and spread throughout Iowa.
– Where did these people come from?
– Why did they come to Iowa?
– Where did these people go?
– What impact did these Quaker have in early Iowa history?
Explore these questions and more in this presentation. We will also examine the records they created, their genealogical value, and how to access them.
REGISTER here Members: $15 Non-Members: $25
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