Canadian Friends Historical Association

Guest Post Meetinghouse Prince Edward Island

New London Quakers: A Coda

We are excited to share this guest post by Daphne Davey. In the Winter 2016 Meetinghouse, Daphne wrote about the New London settlement of English Quakers in Prince Edward Island. Her original article can be read here (pg 12–13).

“THE CANADIAN FRIEND,” AROUND THE FAMILY

NEW LONDON QUAKERS: A CODA

The Winter 2016 issue of the Meetinghouse carried an article I had submitted, “The Lost Dream Revived,” briefly outlining the story of the first settlement of Quakers on Île-Saint-Jean/St. . . . (Click here to read more) “New London Quakers: A Coda”

By CFHA, 1 year1 year ago

Meetinghouse Resources Uxbridge

Uxbridge Quaker Meeting House 214th Anniversary Service

On Sunday, 11 June 2023, the Committee of Friends’ Meeting House, Uxbridge, Ontario, held its 214th anniversary service.

A video of the service is available online thanks to Olivia Croxall, and thanks to Sandra Fuller for passing this information along to CFHA. . . . (Click here to read more) “Uxbridge Quaker Meeting House 214th Anniversary Service”

By CFHA, 1 year1 year ago

AGM Events

Save the Date – AGM on September 23rd

This year, CFHA’s Annual General Meeting will be held on Saturday, September 23rd.

The executive committee plans to present on the Threshing session held last October on “Reimagining the Future of the CFHA.” As CFHA moves forward, the executive welcomes thoughts, ideas, and blogs from members. . . . (Click here to read more) “Save the Date – AGM on September 23rd”

By CFHA, 1 year1 year ago

Academic Nine Partners Resources Transcriptions

New Transcription: Nine Partners Monthly Meeting (Men), 1820–1851

We have updated our transcriptions page with a new upload: Nine Partners Monthly Meeting (Men), 1820–1851.

Thank you to Sheila Havard for transcribing the minutes and to Randy Saylor for overseeing the transcription process. CFHA is grateful for their generous donation and time. . . . (Click here to read more) “New Transcription: Nine Partners Monthly Meeting (Men), 1820–1851”

By CFHA, 2 years2 years ago

Coldstream Events

Event: Join the London & Middlesex Branch for The Society of Friends (Quakers) Settlement in Coldstream Talk

The London & Middlesex Branch of the Ontario Genealogical Society is hosting an upcoming presentation tomorrow by Dave Zavitz on the history of Coldstream Friends. Join them this Saturday, January 7th, at 10am eastern time. This is a hybrid presentation, so you can register to attend over Zoom, or in person if you’re in the London, ON, area. . . . (Click here to read more) “Event: Join the London & Middlesex Branch for The Society of Friends (Quakers) Settlement in Coldstream Talk”

By CFHA, 2 years2 years ago

Coldstream

25 Christmases with Hugh Webster Zavitz

Hugh Webster Zavitz (1854 – 1943) was a member of Coldstream Preparative and Lobo Monthly Meeting. His diaries, held by the Canadian Quaker Archives and Library, detail his life in the community of Coldstream. Jane Zavitz Bond was given Hugh’s diaries by his son, Vincent Zavitz. . . . (Click here to read more) “25 Christmases with Hugh Webster Zavitz”

By CFHA, 2 years2 years ago

Meetinghouse Resources Transcriptions

New Transcription: Pickering Monthly Meeting, 1845 – 1867

We have updated our transcriptions page with a new upload: Pickering Monthly Meeting Minutes, 1845–1867.

Thank you to Carman Foster for transcribing the minutes and to Randy Saylor for overseeing the transcription process. The CFHA is grateful for their generous donation and time. . . . (Click here to read more) “New Transcription: Pickering Monthly Meeting, 1845 – 1867”

By CFHA, 2 years2 years ago

Events

Invitation to a CFHA Threshing Session

Reimagining the Future of CFHA

The new Executive Committee of the Canadian Friends Historical Association invites all interested parties to participate in a broad ranging session to help determine the future direction of CFHA. Rob Leverty, the Executive Director of the Ontario Historical Society, who has considerable experience with organizations like ours, will be present to help facilitate the discussion, and provide information. . . . (Click here to read more) “Invitation to a CFHA Threshing Session”

By CFHA, 2 years2 years ago

Academic Conference of Quaker Historians and Archivists Events

CQHA Online Interpretative Approaches Sessions: October 2022

CFHA is pleased to share information regarding the following event.

Please join the Conference of Quaker Historians and Archivists (CQHA) on three days in October for a set of virtual sessions foregrounding expanded approaches to the study of Quaker history and culture. . . . (Click here to read more) “CQHA Online Interpretative Approaches Sessions: October 2022”

By CFHA, 2 years2 years ago

Canadian Quaker Highlight Genealogy Quaker Connections

The Doan(e) Family

Recently, the paper NewmarketToday shared an article about the historic Ebenezer Doan House by Newmarket resident and local historian Richard MacLeod. The article discusses the house’s Quaker origins as well as its more recent history as the Doane House Hospice. The article can be read on the NewmarketToday website. . . . (Click here to read more) “The Doan(e) Family”

By CFHA, 2 years2 years ago

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