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 Elizabeth Fry



Name: Elizabeth Fry D.O.B: May 21, 1780 D.O.D October 12, 1845 Place of Death: Ramsgate. Religion: Christian Maiden Name: Elizabeth Gurney Spouse: Joseph Fry. Ethnicity: British [England]

Life:

Elizabeth Gurney was the third of 12 children of John and Catherine Gurney of Norwich, England. John Gurney was a successful banker and businessman. Catherine was a member of the Barclay banking family. Both their families were active in the Society of Friends (Quakers). The Gurney family was not a typical Quaker family. They stood out when they went to meeting for worship with their bright, fahionable clothes among the plain Friends. Elizabeth was not a serious youth, and sometimes made excuses in order to avoid attending meeting for worship. Elizabeth died from a stroke on 12 October 1845 in Ramsgate.