Orthodox Quakers were less supportive of women than the Hicksite Quakers, frustrating Sarah's intention to be recognized as a minister. |
By 1828, Friends in North America had divided into Hicksite and Orthodox groups. |
I incline to think you right in supposing a connection between the Paine excitement and the Hicksite movement. |
The Society of Friends underwent a major schism in 1828, splitting Hicksite Friends, followers of Elias Hicks, from the Orthodox. |
My ancestors were Quakers, and my grandfather a Hicksite Quaker. |