Hicks, ELIAS

17481830. American Quaker preacher, whose liberal doctrines led to a split in the Society of Friends 1827. Observations on Slavery, 1811; Doctrinal Epistle, 1824; Journal, 1828. Hickory Nut. The new body, which never accepted the name "Hick site," was disowned by London Yearly Meeting ab. 1827, and commonly regarded by the orthodox as Unitarians. Its membership is ab. 40,000.