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Benjamin Lay

Benjamin Lay (January 26, 1682 – February 8, 1759) was an English-born writer, farmer and activist. Born in Copford, Essex into a Quaker family, he underwent an apprenticeship as a glovemaker before running away to London and finding work as a sailor. In 1718, Lay moved to the British colony of Barbados, which operated a plantation economy dependent on…

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Born
January 26, 1682 Copford, Essex, Kingdom of England
Designated
September 22, 2018
Died
February 8, 1759(1759-02-08) (aged 77) Abington, Pennsylvania
Occupations
Sailor, merchant, and farmer
Official name
Benjamin Lay (1682–1759)

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Life

Abolitionism

Friendship with Benjamin Franklin

Death and legacy

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Benjamin Lay

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related to Further reading · 183
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related to Friendship with Benjamin Franklin · 24
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related to External links · 22
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related to Life · 22
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related to Death and legacy · 18
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see also · 5
Benjamin Lay → Benjamin Lay's, Lay, Thomas Tryon, Tryon's, Williams
Born · 1
Benjamin Lay → January 26, 1682 Copford, Essex, Kingdom of England
Designated · 1
Benjamin Lay → September 22, 2018
Died · 1
Benjamin Lay → February 8, 1759(1759-02-08) (aged 77) Abington, Pennsylvania
Occupations · 1
Benjamin Lay → Sailor, merchant, and farmer

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