David Willson (1778-1866) was a religious leader and mystic who was instrumental in founding the breakaway sect of Quakers, 'The Children of Peace' or 'Davidites' based at Sharon (formerly Hope) in York County, Upper Canada in 1812. A prolific writer and sympathizer with the movement for political reform in Upper Canada Willson and his followers became, at least, partially embroiled in the Rebellion of 1837.

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  • David Willson (1778-1866) was a religious leader and mystic who was instrumental in founding the breakaway sect of Quakers, 'The Children of Peace' or 'Davidites' based at Sharon (formerly Hope) in York County, Upper Canada in 1812. A prolific writer and sympathizer with the movement for political reform in Upper Canada Willson and his followers became, at least, partially embroiled in the Rebellion of 1837.
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  • David Willson (1778-1866) was a religious leader and mystic who was instrumental in founding the breakaway sect of Quakers, 'The Children of Peace' or 'Davidites' based at Sharon (formerly Hope) in York County, Upper Canada in 1812. A prolific writer and sympathizer with the movement for political reform in Upper Canada Willson and his followers became, at least, partially embroiled in the Rebellion of 1837.
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  • David Willson (1778-1866)
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