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Colonial America Royal Proprietor. Born to Admiral William Penn at a particularly turbulent time in British history, he was a brilliant young man, and attended Oxford University, where he studied the Classics and prepared for a career in law. The authority of the Church of England was being questioned by religious...

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The Glamorous Genealogist: A List of Ships & Passengers of William Penns' Fle... Pennsylvania History, William Penn, American Colonies, Colonial America, History For Kids, Story Of The World, Religious Freedom, Fast Facts, Social Studies

A number of my ancestors were Quakers from Lancashire and Yorkshire England. They came over to America with William Penn. Following is a list of Penn's Ships and the passengers who traveled on these vessels. William Penn Please be advised that this list could contain errors or may not be complete. The Freeman August, 1682, George Southern, master, one of Penn's fleet Thomas Brassey William Morton Friends' Adventure September 1682, Thomas Wall, master, one of Penn's fleet Thomas Barrett…

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Maybe the $2.4 billion William Penn Foundation should install a revolving door in its executive office. Lisa Ranghelli, who studied the foundation for NCRP’s Philamplify, comments on its latest leadership change and what it suggests about the board. Philadelphia Street, Historical Statues, Philadelphia City Hall, Downtown Philadelphia, Philadelphia City, America City, Philly Sports, William Penn, Center City

Maybe the $2.4 billion William Penn Foundation should install a revolving door in its executive office. Lisa Ranghelli, who studied the foundation for NCRP’s Philamplify, comments on its latest leadership change and what it suggests about the board.

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Growing up in Pennsylvania, and calling this great state my home, I have always knew that it stood for "Penn's Woods". The interesting thing is that the name has roots from England, and honors the history of America pre-independence. Charles Ii Of England, Philadelphia History, Philly Style, Pennsylvania History, William Penn, Charles Ii, Colonial America, English History, Lancaster County

Pennsylvania means "Penn's woods" or "Penn's land." Quaker William Penn was granted the tract of land by King Charles II of England in 1681 as repayment of debt owed to Penn's father (Admiral William Penn). Originally, Penn suggested "Sylvania" (woodland) for his land. All State Name Origins

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