William was an early advocate of the abolition of slavery. In 1783, he and his brother Edward were among a group of Quakers who signed a petition to Congress to end slavery
Other child of William and Mary
Sarah Garrigues Brooke - Memorial# 94685845
William was an early advocate of the abolition of slavery. In 1783, he and his brother Edward were among a group of Quakers who signed a petition to Congress to end slavery
Other child of William and Mary
Sarah Garrigues Brooke - Memorial# 94685845
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