Note: Carver's Creek Meeting is also discussed below in the Dunn's Creek paragraph. You were to marry another Quaker, which meant that over the generations, there were common names. Join the Project, Adopt a Meeting and More, Categories: American Quakers | Quaker Meetings, North Carolina | Quaker Meetings, United States of America, WIKITREE HOME | ABOUT | G2G FORUM | HELP | SEARCH. I love these NE houses and the history behind them, but, like these, historic Quaker names and family lineage can be interesting, but any sense of superiority or comparative value attached contradicts the Testimonies. When Edmundson returned to the colony in 1676, he reported that Friends were finely settled. Tradition has it that the earliest meeting for worship was established in present Perquimans County at the home of Francis Toms, which was also the site of the first meeting in 1698 of North Carolina Yearly Meeting, the oldest extant religious organization in the state. Thomas Hamm: When youre thinking of common Quaker names, you have to think in terms of geography. First day school at Moorestown Monthly Meeting, middle school at Moorestown Friends and high school at Westtown School confirmed the depth of my belief in the Friends way of life and Religious teachings. Eventually 55 of that states 100 counties were formed from parts of Bladen County.[10]. Volume I of Hinshaw is the abstract of the early records of North and South Carolina, Georgia and Tennessee. Also Ashmores. (i. e. WTF cares what your name is?). Some early Quakers who moved to North Carolina arrived there from Pennsylvania. Edwards Brothers, Inc., 1940. Then in the 1800s they spread into the Midwest, Oregon, California, and Canada. "[12], Cane Creek is located in north central North Carolina. Had he known, the tragedy of alcoholism would not have wrecked his life. Its truly a tragedy in history. Quaker Abstract F190.F89 W74 2001. Quaker Ref E184.F89 H5 v.1, Hinshaw, William Wade. Others arrived from Rhode Island and Virginia, the latter often originally from Pennsylvania. I can understand your point. Featured guides available at this time include guides to doing genealogy and also for cemetery research. Search other sources and study the history of Quakerism and its separations to help in locating records. ). On page 487 of the "Encyclopedia" Hinshaw itemizes some of the membership of the New Garden Monthly Meeting:[17]. I am a descendent of Andrew Job. See the front of each volume for a list of abbreviations used. I buried my husband two years ago in this cemetery where he joined his Swift ancestors. She was one of 12 Lang children from Martins Corner, PA. My father was a birthright member of the Society of Friends, so I have quite an interesting family tree. The Quaker Archives Research Room (116) containsQuaker call numbers, including history, theology, genealogical extracts, and other books by Quaker authors. Encyclopedia of American Quaker Genealogy, Vol. This book can be found in the Churches section of the United States and Canada reference areas of the FamilySearch Library. [1], According to NCPedia, Quakers were some of the first settlers to move to North Carolina, because the colony had established religious freedom as early as 1672.[3]. Start with the comprehensive Index to the first six volumes. Researchers can consult these records on site during the research room hours. Elias Fort. Also a marriage certificate. And scarce an honest Hussey.. Thomas C. Hill. The earliest Quaker settlements were in New England, Pennsylvania and New Jersey. We know not all of it is for everybody. Raleigh, North Carolina 27612. It will make this page more useful to others researching early Quakers of NC. Back to the topic at hand, the information presented in todays Quaker speak about old Quaker namesin any study of historical periods one must know who, what, when, and why. Did you recognize any of the names listed in the video? Quakers, or the Religious Society of Friends, are the oldest organized Christian church in North Carolina. mtg meeting: may refer to a Friends religious service ("meeting for worship"), an administrative meeting ("meeting for business," "monthly meeting," etc. Hinshaw Index to Selected Quaker Records, 1680-1940. Eliza apparently remained Quaker after her marriage to Alexander who was raised Presbyterian. The Mitchells good, the Barkers proud, Painstakingly developed from monthly meeting records, Hinshaw's Encyclopedia of American Quaker Genealogy is the magnum opus of Quaker genealogy. Supporting North Carolina family history research since 1974. Genealogies of Rhode Island Families, from The New England Historical and Genealogical Register, volumes I and II. Entries are arranged alphabetically by surname, and then chronologically. See also: Levi Coffin and Quaker Emigration, Quaker Abolitionists. For me, there is an undercurrent of exclusivity, and that feels very unwelcoming. Minutes and Records Perquimans Monthly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends in North Carolina 1680-1762. Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc., 1973 (Edwards . It made me think and understand the point of view and intentions. From as far away as Pennsylvania, members of the Society of Friends migrated to the region for its fertile land and ease of navigation. Then accused of witchcraft by the Puritans for standing up for their Quaker beliefs. ltm liberated to marry, left at liberty to marry: permitted to marry. Vol. History is interesting! North Carolina: Encyclopedia of American Quaker Genealogy. Quaker Records of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, 1676-1779. Will of Henry WHITE. The Religious Society of Friends - North Carolina Yearly Meeting of Friends. The other microfilms contain alphabetical index cards for the monthly meetings in each of the U.S. states listed. I see many Quaker values threaded through his analyses and treatment of others during that tumultuous time. If youre a Shore, youre from Deep Creek Meeting over in Yadkin county. Quaker Abstract F157.D3 L38 1997. Your ancestors lived in an area where there was a high concentration of Quakers. If youre a Winslow in North Carolina, you know youre probably from Perquimans and Pasquotank counties. Staff members can also help you withmicrofilm, manuscripts,and family surname files. Genealogy for Henry White, Sr., "the Quaker" (c.1615 - 1670) family tree on Geni, with over 230 million profiles of ancestors and living relatives. Hinshaw, William Wade. They appear in the Where Records Kept field, preceded by "LDS". I have Cox, Heath, and Bowne ancestors. The biggest break was the civil warmany Quakers left the South to move where slavery wasnt allowed. The southern community met the Quaker antislavery stance with escalating hostility, precipitating mass migrations of Quakers to the free states of Ohio and Indiana. If you did not find a film number for a particular location in the book above, you may find additional Quaker records by looking in the FamilySearch Catalog Place search under the name of the town and the topic Church Records. Thanks, Your email address will not be published. 4. He was apparently not accompanied by a wife or children, but we do know that he had relatives and associates there. I had no idea of our wonderful devout Quaker ancestors. Similarly, among my fathers and mothers ancestors were migrants to Penns Welsh Tract where they gained English-style surnames derived from their fathers first names: Jones, Evans, Davis. An Osborne, thats going to be Centre Meeting or perhaps Spring Meeting. Encyclopedia of American Quaker Genealogy, Vol. North Carolina Quakers originated as a result of a missionary band that George Fox led to the Caribbean and North America in 1671. I am thrilled. I am descended from Brasseys and Worleys on my fathers side and Ashmores and Lindleys on my mothers side. Founded in England through the prophetic insights and evangelical ministry of George Fox, the sect expanded rapidly after the mid-seventeenth century. If Jane Smith was disowned, however, and the abstract doesn't specify why, original meeting minutes from one or many months earlier will often contain a complaint about what Jane did. OR 1695 - 1696 Quaker John Archdale served as Governor of the Colony of North Carolina. Hinchman, Lydia S. Early Settlers of Nantucket, Their Associates and Descendants. Use Thomas Hills book to determine where records for your ancestors might be. Early Church Records of (Chester, Delaware counties), PA, Vols. And most people related positively seeing it and enjoyed learning about the Quaker history. QM quarterly meeting: the second administrative level of Friends, comprising of several "monthly" meetings that met together quarterly to transact church business. Max Carter: For much of our history, Quakers were endogamous the sociological term for marrying in. (I happen to be a 4th generation Quaker and frankly I dont care what your name is. 1909-1975 North Carolina Death Certificates Ancestry. Comments on Friendsjournal.org may be used in the Forum of the print magazine and may be edited for length and clarity. Limit 20 per day. Print on Demand 901-QU0001 150922L 401-2733 . References: Hiram H. Hilty, By Land and by Sea: Quakers Confront Slavery and Its Aftermath in North Carolina (1993). Carvers received that status in 1746, and Dunns request was granted in 1750. con condemned: an act of confession and repentance by a member who had been "complained of" ("reported") or even "disowned" for a violation of the Discipline. My son went to a Quaker K-8 grade school in junior high but that was the extent of our personal involvement. At age 74 I recently discovered long lines of Quakers on both sides of my family. One of the challenges of Quaker genealogy is that sometimes common Quaker names are common names, period. The last paragraph of these introductory pages lists the original sources of these genealogical extracts. If they were here prior to the War of Independence, then it might be worthwhile to check the Moseley Map for their names, or at least their surnames. Share to Facebook. When Quaker ancestry comes up in group conversation in meetings I have attended, I see the light go out in most peoples eyes; their attention goes elsewhere. The Macys eat the pudding; As Lindley Butler writes, "Quakers, or the Religious Society of Friends, are the oldest organized Christian church in North Carolinathe Irish evangelist William Edmundson visited the Albemarle region in March 1672 for three days, holding the first religious services in the colony and laying a foundation that would result in North Carolinas becoming in its early years virtually a Quaker provinceWhen Edmundson returned to the colony in 1676, he reported that Friends were 'finely settled' The earliest Quaker meetings were at Perquimans and Pasquotank, both located in northeast North Carolina along Albemarle Sound. Contact the Profile Managers privately: Public Comments: Used by permission of the publisher. The last paragraph of these introductory pages lists the, The final section for each meeting lists abstracts of the minutes of the monthly meeting for business, including marriages, (the date the marriage was approved, not when it occurred). IMPORTANT PRIVACY NOTICE & DISCLAIMER: YOU HAVE A RESPONSIBILITY TO USE CAUTION WHEN DISTRIBUTING PRIVATE INFORMATION. The Quakers -- more properly known as the Society of Friends -- were an important group in the politics and society of early North Carolina. Our strategy is to look at what people are actually searching for on the internet, and then create points of entry for them to discover Quaker experience more fully, through all our other work. [4] In his interesting article, Butler also discusses the North Carolina Quakers' pacifist role during the Revolution, their opposition to slavery, and their founding of what would become Guilford College. What do you think were the advantages and disadvantages of requiring Quakers to marry in?, 2023 Friends Publishing Corporation. The practices and testimonies they developed helped unify Friends throughout the next century. Wisters and Sharplesses. From a base of well-established meetings in the Albemarle region, Friends gradually spread into the counties south of the sound. You might find a John Evans, and then you might find a John Evans that was born 15 years later. They are all common historic Quaker names, remnants of a time when Quakers married in and families stayed Quaker for generations. This database contains Quaker monthly meeting records which are archived at the following Quaker colleges: Earlham (Indiana), Guilford (North Carolina), Haverford and Swarthmore (Pennsylvania). Abstracts of the Records of the Society of Friends inIndiana, Parts 1-6 and Index(Encyclopedia of American Quaker Genealogy, Vol. VI. co chosen overseer(s): selected for an important office of responsibility in the meeting. The collection is also available on microfiche beginning number 6051380. Encyclopedia of American Quaker Genealogy, Vol. Quakerism was founded in 1647 by George Fox, who also established a rich system of record keeping. Then in the 1800s they spread into the Midwest, Oregon, California, and Canada. So for example, if youre thinking of New England Friends, unfortunately one of the most common and prominent families was named Jones, which can be a challenge under any circumstances, but you would also look for names like Green, like Hoxie, like Arnold, like Meader, like Wilbur. Quaker Records and Migration - North Carolina Genealogical Society Quaker Records and Migration Craig R. Scott, CG, FUGA This webinar will examine the creation of Quaker records and their meaning for the researcher. I think we have room in our community to celebrate generational Quakers, new Quakers and those who come seeking answers about their ancestry. Jessop & Robt. Christopher Dale. The first Browns at Cane Creek appear to have been Ruth Large Brown, widow of Thomas Brown, and some of her children. That meeting was named for New Garden MM, of Chester Co., Pennsylvania, a meeting this James Brown attended in 1720 (and was disowned by). I have several Quaker ancestors, and they named one family branch in the Long Island list: Bowne. Delmarva Roots, 2001. That November, George Fox spent nearly three weeks in the settlement leading numerous worship services, meeting with the governor and other officials, and preaching to the local Indians. Quakers exerted an important influence in the political life of the Proprietary colony. Categories: North Carolina Quakers | Pennsylvania, United States, Brown Name Study, WIKITREE HOME | ABOUT | G2G FORUM | HELP | SEARCH. Hinshaw volumesand the Index (printed in 1999) are still in print and available throughGenealogical.com. VI. Quakerism in America was brought to Rhode Island in 1657 from Barbados and England. Volume I of Hinshaw is the abstract of the early records of North and South Carolina, Georgia and Tennessee. Weeks, writing in Southern Quakers and Slavery. North Carolina, prior to the Revolution, was a destination. Levi Coffin of Guilford County was a founder of the Underground Railroad, which enabled thousands of slaves to escape to freedom. This is fascinating for those of us who do geneology. Copyright 2006 by the University of North Carolina Press. According to the North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources, "Early Quaker settlers found their way into North Carolinas Cape Fear River valley beginning in the 1730s. Quaker Marriage Certificates Pasquotank, Perquimans - Monthly Meetings, North Carolina 1677-1800. print. Data in the index was extracted from record books of 197 Quaker meetings in 17 states and represents about 25% of Quaker Meetings. Max Carter: Most Americans, if they shake their family tree, a Quaker nut is going to fall out, and quite often, people discover that when they see one of those Quaker names. (Image source: Friends Meeting House (Guilford Co. NC 1869) by John Collins, Public Domain (PD-US) via Wikimedia). The book lists all known monthly meetings in alphabetical order, with their locations, dates of existence, known records, and location of the records. 1-3. (Best for messages specifically directed to those editing this profile. Indiana Historical Society, 1962-1977. Friends Historical Collection, Guilford College. Nice work. Peirce Senr, Thos. Do you think that were better or worse off now that most of us are first or second generation Quaker? Friends are on record as protesting the unrest generated by Culpepers Rebellion, and in 1680 nine Friends were imprisoned for refusing militia service. The first homogeneous community in [Bladen] county was the Quakers according to Stephen B. "The earliest of these meetings in NC seems to have been that at Carvers Creek in Bladen County. You are most likely to find a Quaker family in the early 1700's in the records for Philadelphia and surrounding areas.There were other small and later migrations into Baltimore, Norfolk VA, and eventually Charleston SC; but Quakers would be heading for Philadelphia in the early 1700's, where they knew they would be amongst their Friends; they Their vigorous public witness against political, social, and religious discrimination led to their persecution in England and the eventual establishment by William Penn of a colonial refuge in Pennsylvania. My mother Ruth Trimble Balderston was descended from William Smith, a companion of George Fox, in and out of prison, but surely we would be careless to call Smith a uniquely Quaker name. We need to be forward looking! The insight that only 20% of our membership are generational Quakers is actually a comfort, indicating a living interest, not just an ethnic affiliation. When it was clear to that person I had no Quaker ancestry, he had nothing more to say to me and walked away. https://library.guilford.edu/quaker-genealogy. James Draughon. Friends General Conference - Quakers in North Carolina. Wonderful video! Leave a message for others who see this profile. Knowing the earlier meeting is a clue about the earliest members' origins. Eventually Quaker became synonymous with Peace, Truth, Trust, and the simple life style. By 1751 Cane Creek Monthly Meeting was established, followed in 1754 by New Garden. Transcripts, Subtitles and Closed Captioning. 1: North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Tennessee, Vols. 7, Abstracts of the Records of the Society of Friends in Indiana, compiled by William Wade Hinshaw and Willard C. Heiss. Quaker Ref E184.F89 H5 v.2, Humphrey, John T. Pennsylvania Births (Chester, Berks, Bucks,Delaware, Lancaster, Montgomery, Philadelphia, and Yorkcounties). This video does not help me feel things have changed much since that painful moment I experienced as a newcomer 40 years ago. MM monthly meeting: the lowest administrative unit of Friends, originally comprising of several particular or "preparative" meetings (congregations) that met together monthly to transact church business. The views expressed in this video are of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views of Friends Journal or its collaborators. Ive visited the cemetery in Spiceland, IN, where many of my Quaker ancestors are buried. Encyclopedia of American Quaker Genealogy, Vol. It belonged to the Eastern Quarter"[9], Bladen County, North Carolina had been created in 1734 and covered most of central and western North Carolina at that time. Next is a section listing information from the meetings birth, death, and marriage records, arranged alphabetically by surname, then by husband's name, and grouped together by family. This one item is also available on microfiche 6038227. Me too. cert Certificate: a statement issued by a monthly meeting to a person (or persons) transferring their membership to another monthly meeting. The others came directly from England. Encyclopedia of American Quaker Genealogy, Vols. Signing the marriage record of Quakers by Quakers could mean imprissonment if in Massachusetts. Founded in England through the prophetic insights and evangelical ministry of George Fox, the sect expanded rapidly after the mid-seventeenth century. Please submit permission requests for other use directly to the publisher. 1669 in Perquimans, North Carolina; Will. Below are the meetings mentioned in the biography of James Brown (Brown-2471), listed chronologically in order of their creation. Leaving Fox and the others, the Irish evangelist William Edmundson visited the Albemarle region in March 1672 for three days, holding the first religious services in the colony and laying a foundation that would result in North Carolinas becoming in its early years virtually a Quaker province. I too am descended from Anne Stone Worley Pusey, through her son Francis Worley. A learned Coleman very rare, Gabe Seth B. Hinshaw, The Carolina Quaker Experience 16651985: An Interpretation (1984). Ask archives staffto retrieve Quaker Refand Quaker Rare call numbers, includingpublished family historiesand North Carolina genealogical journals. $75.00. Let me put it very clearly from my perspective (and in answer to Ray Regans questions): being a white skinned Quaker, a birthright Friend, or someone from a generations-Quaker family does not give you any more measure of God than anyone else. Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc., 1973 (Edwards Brothers, Inc., 1950). The need for strict rules of behavior and marriage comes from the core beliefs of the founders. I would be happy to work on Richard Dunn, of Dunn's Creek Meeting fame. I watch and look forward to Quaker Speaks every Thursday. Look in the FamilySearch Catalog using the keyword or subject search for Quakers. Records of Monthly Meetings hold the most vital information for genealogists. From George Maris born 1632, who was an early emigrant from England to Chester Co, PA, I descend from Parkes, Hadleys, Lindleys, and more. The hasty Coffin, fractious, loud, Cadwallader, Milhous, Trueblood, Farlow, Sharpless, and Wilbur what do they all have in common? Ferris & Leach, 1901. Many FS Library microfilm numbers are listed in Thomas Hill's book. Genealogical Publishing Co., 1989. All Quaker. Humphrey Publications, 1993-1998. His brother, Thomas, is my direct. From an 1887 conference in Richmond, Ind., emerged both a uniform discipline and eventually the Friends United Meeting, first called the Five Years Meeting. By 1775 it had slipped to fifth place with 320 meetings. Stephen Bachiler. There were several separations in Quakerism beginning with the Hicksites in 1828. For further information use these FamilySearch Wiki pages: http://www.cyndislist.com/quaker/general/, https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Project:Religious_Society_of_Friends, https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Space:Quaker_Project_Resources, Society of Friends (Quakers) in the United States, Swarthmore College Friends Historical Library, https://www.familysearch.org/en/wiki/index.php?title=U.S._Quaker_Research_(Society_of_Friends)&oldid=5099968. Founded in the 1600s by George Fox, the Friends fled persecution in England and took advantage of the religious freedom offered in North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Maryland. The Baltimore Association established schools for both whites and freedmen, formed new meetings, and set up a model farm near High Point to teach improved agricultural methods. Find the microfilm, put it on a microfilm reader, and search the Monthly Meeting for your ancestors name. By 1740, two of the earliest known meetings were established in close proximity, Carvers Creek and Dunns Creek. I for one love hearing stories of all my ancestors Quaker and non-Quaker. A compact disc version of the six-volume collection, Encyclopedia of American Quaker Genealogy, can be viewed at the FamilySearch Library on compact disc no. The Quaker Archives is the official depository for the records of North Carolina Yearly Meeting (both the historical NCYM and NCYM-C and their constituent meetings). I know a Brinton in Maine, related to me (Fisher) in Ireland. Share to Twitter. mos married out of society: married a non-Friend, usually resulting in disownment; sometimes used interchangeably with "married contrary to discipline" or "married out of unity. I appreciated your thoughtful response to that and found that very appropriate. prcf produced a certificate from: transferred membership from one meeting to another. This is a space created to supply information and links about meetings, burial grounds, and resources, in order to organize the data for Quakers in North Carolina. Ask archives staff to retrieve Quaker Ref and Quaker Rare call numbers, including published family histories and North Carolina genealogical journals. The volume is available at Guilford College and many other libraries, including Greensboro Public Library and High Point Public Library, in the genealogy or local history collection. JESSE 3 DILLON (DANIEL 2, LUKE 1) was born October 18, 1753 in New Garden, Guilford, North Carolina (Source: Encyclopedia of Quaker Genealogy, New Garden MM p. This page has been viewed 26,426 times (0 via redirect). I disagree with Max Carters statement Most Americans, if they shake their family tree, a Quaker nut is going to fall out I cringed when I heard that. The establishment of a yearly meeting in North Carolina dates from 1698, as . We first find James in Cane Creek/New Garden in the north central part of the state. This knowledge is blessing my life and my soul. Who do I come from? I hear stories all the time of people that say that they started going to meeting because they heard that they had Quaker ancestry. Guide to Hinshaw's Encyclopedia of American Quaker Genealogy. Private Messages: Religious freedom was what our country was founded upon . Knowing how each section is arranged will help you dig deeper, finding clues to original records and possibly more information. Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc., 1999. My Great Grandmother was a Quaker until she had to move to Ohio to live with her son. I dont get from the video a feeling that these folks were promoting exclusiveness or superiority! I enjoyed this video! And the names of Bowerman, Hoxie, Metcalfe are seen in tombstones and markers; but not as many as the Swifts. Leave a message for others who see this profile. By clicking on the button below, I consent to allowing NCGS to add this data to their MailChimp mailing list. It is on 73 FS Library microfilms beginning with 2146 which is a list of abbreviations and meeting symbols used on the cards. Start in the comprehensive index to William Hinshaw's Encyclopedia of American Quaker Genealogy (affectionately known as "Hinshaw"). The final section for each meeting lists abstracts of the minutes of the monthly meeting for business, including marriages(the date the marriage was approved, not when it occurred), new memberships, transfers of membership, disownments, and restorations to membership. A complete list of the forty families of "them parts" cannot be made, but William Wade Hinshaw in the Encyclopedia of American Quaker Genealogy, Volume I, North Carolina Yearly Meeting, lists the heads of seventeen families probably among the original forty as follows: Thomas Beals, Benjamin Beeson from Deep River, William Beeson, Abraham . Knowing the earlier meeting is a clue about the earliest members' origins. If Thomas Hills book lists more than one FS Library film number, use the FamilySearch Catalog Film/Fiche Numbers search to find the film number that includes the time period when your ancestor may have been listed. Rescue from the demon whiskey effects. In its production thousands of records were located and abstracted into a uniform and intelligible system of notation. Guides to Accessing Information from Quaker Records See guide links below for tips and information about specific types of research using Quaker records. I have Quaker ancestry on my maternal line when my Catholic French ancestor married a young Quaker woman in New Jersey. Ive always known my Grandpas family was originally Quaker and have visited other places where my family came from, including North Carolina and Tennessee. I was raised as a Friend but through convincment not blood or so I thought. I definitely know the definition of endogamy and pedigree collapse! 1824 Scotland, etc, etc. Lots of Quakers were displaced/disowned because of our warsrefusing to fight on either side. North Carolina -- v. 2. The Spaniards eventually retreated due to conflicts with the natives. North Carolina was one of the original Thirteen Colonies. In 1771, that part of North Carolina became Guilford County, the name now associated with that New Garden MM. What we know of James's time in North Carolina comes from Quaker meeting minutes, which have been transcribed in three sets: James Brown Senr 1753 certificate request, 1761 apology and readmission, and Carteret County 1764-66. Includes meetings inNorth Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Tennessee. I usually like watching the cool videos on Quaker Speak. Show Transcript and Discussion Questions Max Carter Family Line Publications, 1996. Early Quaker Records of Southeast Virginia. WIKITREE PROTECTS MOST SENSITIVE INFORMATION BUT ONLY TO THE EXTENT STATED IN THE TERMS OF SERVICE AND PRIVACY POLICY. I-III. I appreciate this site. 1667 in Perquimans, North Carolina; Isaac WHITE b: ca. To Stephen B and intentions consult these records on site during the research room hours started to. 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