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Cutler, Ann (1759–1794), hand-loom weaver and Methodist evangelist  

Henry D. Rack

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23 September 2004
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23 September 2004

Cutler, Ann (1759–1794), hand-loom weaver and Methodist evangelist, was born in Thornley, near Longridge, in the parish of Chipping, Lancashire; nothing is known of her parents. After living a strict, moral life she was converted in 1785 by the revivalist Wesleyan William Bramwell...

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Law, Samuel (fl. 1772–1783), poet and weaver  

Bridget Keegan

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23 September 2004
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23 September 2004

Law, Samuel (fl. 1772–1783), poet and weaver, is of unknown origins. The title-page to his single publication, A domestic winter-piece: a poem, exhibiting a full view of the author's dwelling place in the winter-season. In two parts. Interspersed with a great variety of entertaining reflections...

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Rushton, Benjamin (1785–1853), hand-loom weaver and radical agitator  

John A. Hargreaves

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23 September 2004
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23 September 2004

Rushton, Benjamin (1785–1853), hand-loom weaver and radical agitator, was born at Dewsbury in Yorkshire, but later moved to Halifax, where he found employment as a fancy-worsted weaver, residing at Friendly Fold in the village of Ovenden. He married Mary Helliwell (b. 1786)...