Quaker Genealogy in Southwest Ohio: Wilmington Friends Meeting ~ Wilmington, Ohio

Quaker Genealogy in Southwest Ohio

Waynesville, Ohio was a central hub in the Quaker migration west from the states of Virginia, North and South Carolina, and Georgia from 1795 onward. Seeking to escape from slavery, Quaker families settled in the Northwest Territory, in the area of southwest Ohio, establishing meetings like a wheel around Waynesville. Some families settled here and others moved on to Indiana and points further west. Quakers from the Mid-Atlantic States also settled in the area or continued on west.

Wednesday, October 12, 2005

Wilmington Friends Meeting ~ Wilmington, Ohio

Wilmington Monthly Meeting ~ about 1892

Wilmington Monthly Meeting today
(FUM ~ Wilmington Yearly Meeting)
North Mulberry & Locust Streets

66 N. Mulberry St.
Wilmington, Ohio 45177
Clinton County
(937) 382-2349

Worship 10:00 AM
Sunday School 11:15 AM Fellowship at 11:00 AM
www.wfmeeting.org
wfmeeting@verizon.net

TIMELINE:

1825 ~ An indulged meeting for worship begins in Wilmington.
1826 ~ Visit by Elias Hicks which increases the tension between "Orthodox" and "Hicksite" Quakers and the indulged meeting divides.
1837 ~ Wilmington Friends asked Center Monthly Meeting (Orthodox) for a new indulged meeting.
5th Month 12th day 1868 ~ The first Monthly Meeting was held.
July 18th, 1896 ~ The present building was dedicated.
1931 ~ Callie Fairley Memorial Room and a modern kitchen the basement are built.
1952 ~ Educational wing was added.

One of the famous Quaker ministers of this meeting was noted Quaker theologian, Thomas R. Kelly (see, http://www.barclaypress.com/writers/index.php?authorID=192). Other Wilmington College professors have also served as ministers.

About Me

Name: Karen Campbell

Location: Waynesville, Ohio, United States

I am the genealogy librarian at The Mary L. Cook Public Library in Waynesville, Ohio. I am interested in all aspects of our local history but my special interest is in mid-western Quaker history and genealogy. I have authored and compiled some books: Quaker Education and Miami Valley Institute: A Hicksite Quaker College, Murder in Waynesville: The Anderson Tragedy, Obituaries and Death Notices found in the Miami-Visitor Weekly Newspaper of Waynesville, etc., and Friendly Research: An Introduction to Quaker Genealogical Research, etc. I feel that the history and legacy of The Society of Friends in this area of Ohio is interesting, significant and edifying. The history of Waynesville, Ohio is a microcosm of American history. Waynesville was a town made up of a diverse group of pioneers and its development paralleled the diversity, the struggles and the growth of the United States. I am also interested in the history and culture of other local towns, villages and hamlets in the area, for example, Harveysburg, Ohio. AND, as you can also tell from my blog, "Conversations with my Cats", I love cats!!

Quaker Genealogy in Southwest Ohio

Wednesday, October 12, 2005

Wilmington Friends Meeting ~ Wilmington, Ohio

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