Navigate the intricate world of Quaker records in the Midwest with this essential guide.
This nonfiction reference helps researchers locate, read, and interpret archival material from Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, and surrounding areas. It frames the rise of Quaker settlements, major splits among Orthodox, Hicksite, Wilburite, and Gurneyite groups, and how those divisions shaped records across yearly meetings.
- Learn how migration patterns, meeting practices, and discipline affected what survives in minutes and certificates
- Understand marriage records, disownments, birthright membership, and other core symbols of Quaker life
- Find where to search for minutes, journals, and other key sources in major Midwest repositories
- Use practical guidance to distinguish similar-sounding meetings and avoid common archival pitfalls
Ideal for researchers, genealogists, and local historians tracing Quaker communities in the Midwest.