Crawshaw, Jane (nee Arthington)
Person
Biography
Jane was born into a wealthy Quaker family in the Leeds area. The family left the Quakers, and Jane initially worshipped with her mother's congregation (Salem Congregational Chapel, Leeds) before applying to and being accepted by the East Parade Congregational Chapel, Leeds, in 1851. She met her future husband during the summer of 1852; married in 1855 and died in April 1856 of what sounds like general ill-health as well as difficulties following the premature birth of her first child (who died shortly after she did.)
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Life, Thoughts, and Writings of Jane Crawshaw
Collection — Box: 50
Identifier: SC-569
Content Description
An engaging mix of biography, poetry and diary entries, with strong religious overtones; being the combined thoughts and writings of Maria and Jane: the mother and sister of Robert Arthington, Jr., of the most important financial supporters of 19th-century Christian missionary work. The "memorial" volume describes Jane Crawshaw's search for a faith that would suit her. Maria Arthington, Jane's mother, transcribed and edited the volume. Jane Crawshaw (nee Arthington) was the sister of Robert...
Dates:
1828-1856