Quakers settled in Pennsylvania in late 1600s from "summary" of The Dutch and Quaker Colonies in America, Vol. 1 of 2 by John Fiske
In the latter part of the seventeenth century, a group of Quakers made their way to Pennsylvania, a colony that was founded by William Penn in 1681. Penn, a prominent Quaker himself, envisioned Pennsylvania as a place where people could practice their religion freely and live in harmony with one another. This vision attracted many Quakers who were seeking refuge from persecution in England. The Quakers, also known as the Religious Society of Friends, were followers of a faith that emphasized equality, pacifism, and simplicity. They believed in the inner light of God within each individual and rejected formal rituals and hierarchical structures. These beliefs often put them at odds with the established authorities in England, leading to...
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