Hicks

Elias, an American = man; born in Hempstead, N. Y., March 19, 1748; began his ministry among the — in 1775 and devoted himself untiringly to his work for over 50 Pg without any compensation. e was an active abolitionist and in company with others was instrumental in inducing the State of New York to pa an act which, on July 4, 1827, liberated all slaves within its borders. His doctrinal views, which were not —7- able to many Quakers, led to a _dis of the society, and a body adhering to his a: was organized under the name of “ Hick sites.” Died in Jericho, N. Y., Feb. 27, 1830.