Moravian Lives

A Collection of Moravian Memoirs from 18th Century English Congregations

Author: Katie Faull

  • Francis Bullock (1739-1764)

    Depd Jan. 30, 1764 The Course of Life of the S. Br. Bullock Francis Bullock was born at Heaton Rhodes in the Parish of Bradforth Septr the 9th 1739th, and educated in the Church of England, and learned the Tanners Business. He was of a very lively Disposition from his Childhood, and also of a…

  • Ann Bullock (1743-1771)

    The S. Sr Ann Bullock who went home Feby 19th 1771 had noted the following: I was born at Maningom in the Parish of Bradford Augst 29 1743 of Church of England Parrents, But did not feel any Concern for my salvation being very wild till in my 10 year the thought once struck my…

  • Elizabeth Booth (1735-1764)

    Elizabeth Booth Elizh Booth I was born Sept 22 1735 at Mirfeild My parents belonged The Church of Engl, in My younger yrs I came into a Concern about My Salvation & according to my way of Thinking had it very much at heart to please the Lord in hopes that he wou’d save me,…

  • William Birkhead (1703-1771)

    The course of Life of our Dear Br William Birkhead who departed this Life March the 13th 1771 our Dear Br William Birkhead was born Sept. 29. 1703 At Dighton, in the Parish of Huddersfield, where he was brought up to the Church of England. He learned the clothiers Trade; But he did not Follow…

  • Mary Athill (1814-1846)

    uncatalogued Mary Athill died July 1846 Born with twin Sr. Sarah in Antigua July 9 1814. Came to Britn in 1821 first to Edinbro’, then to Fuln. Sch with elder Sr. Esther; remained here till Octr. / 28, when went first to London, where confirmd in church of Engld. In 1829 went back to Antigua where…

  • Hannah Ashly (1740-1761)

    Ful/SS/19 Hannah Ashly Departed May 5 1761 Hannah Ashly was born at Hartshead. Aug 20 1740 Yorkshire Thro’ the Conduct of my Parents, & the Education I rec’d from them, I became in my Infancy desireous of an acquaintance with our Savr, whereupon I entered into the care of the Bren, & about my 6th…