Author Archives: Josh

The Tomlinson Brothers

Posted on July 30, 2023 by Josh

Charles F. Tomlinson (1871-1943) and Sidney H. Tomlinson (1876-1949) grew up at Springfield Friends, and were major players in the furniture industry. Charles, the older brother, graduated from Guilford College in 1893. He was deeply interested in the YMCA, which … Continue reading →

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William and Amanda Richardson

Posted on July 23, 2023 by Josh

During the period of Reconstruction following the Civil War many northern Friends held deep concerns for the Friends of the stricken Southland. Among those who felt such concern and answered their call were William S. and Amanda Buffington Richardson. The … Continue reading →

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Mahlon Hockett

Posted on July 16, 2023 by Josh

Mahlon Hockett (1772-1850) may have been one of the original members of Springfield Monthly Meeting. His parents were Joseph and Phebe Hoggatt. (There are several spellings of the family name, which were often used interchangeably.) Mahlon Hockett was married to … Continue reading →

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Yardley Warner – “The Freedman’s Friend”

Posted on July 9, 2023 by Josh

Of all the Quakers who are buried at Springfield Friends Cemetery, one of the least-known and most interesting is a man named Yardley Warner (1815-1884). He was born in Pennsylvania in 1815, and he and his family were active on … Continue reading →

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The Blair brothers

Posted on July 2, 2023 by Josh

Although more people today remember the four Blair sisters (Ada, Emma, Martha and Eva), in many ways the three Blair brothers are even more remarkable. While most of the Blairs were involved in education early in their lives, the three … Continue reading →

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Quakers and freedom (4th of July)

Posted on July 2, 2023 by Josh

Good morning, Friends! The Fourth of July isn’t really a church holiday. The Fourth of July is more about family and fireworks, picnics and patriotism. I always loved the Fourth of July when I was a kid. The whole town … Continue reading →

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The Blair sisters

Posted on June 25, 2023 by Josh

For most of the early 20th century, Springfield was enriched by the ministry of four remarkable sisters from the Blair family. Each in her own way affected hundreds of people in the meeting and in the community. Ada Blair (1864-1956) … Continue reading →

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Francis T. King

Posted on June 18, 2023 by Josh

Francis T. King (1819-1891) was intimately associated with the work of Baltimore Yearly Meeting for more than forty years. He was born in Baltimore in 1819, where his father, Joseph King, was engaged in business as a shipping merchant. After … Continue reading →

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All things new

Posted on June 18, 2023 by Josh

Good morning, Friends! Welcome again to this special time of worship. Ministry and Counsel had this idea that we all might enjoy being outdoors for a change. You remember, we did this, back during the pandemic. We couldn’t worship indoors, … Continue reading →

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Joseph Moore

Posted on June 11, 2023 by Josh

Allen Jay’s name is the one most people remember at Springfield, but before Allen and Martha Jay were here, Joseph Moore served as the first General Superintendent of Education hired by the Baltimore Association. Joseph Moore was a science teacher … Continue reading →

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