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Priestman, John (1805–1866), manufacturer of worsted goods and peace campaigner

Charlotte Fell-Smith

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Priestman, John (1805–1866), manufacturer of worsted goods and peace campaigner, son of Joshua and Hannah Priestman, was born at Thornton, near Pickering, Yorkshire, where his ancestors had lived for more than 200 years. He is believed to have been educated at the Society of Friends'...

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