Mary Partington (Shaker)
American Shaker (c. 1755–1833)
Mary Partington (c. 1755 – September 10, 1833) was leader in the United Society of Believers in Christ's Second Appearing, more commonly known as Shakers. She helped found a number of the Shaker communities in the Americas.
Life
She was born in Meretown (likely Marton), Cheshire. Her father, John Partington, was an active Shaker and their home was used for Shaker meetings. At age 18, she was one of nine Shakers who travelled under the leadership of Ann Lee to the American colonies aboard the Mariah in 1774. With her and Ann was William Lee, Abraham Stanley, Nancy Lee, James Whittaker, John Hocknell, Richard Hocknell, and James Shepherd. They arrived to New York City on August 6, 1774 after three months of sailing. Her father joined her in America the next year. They stayed in New York for nearly five years.
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