Background
Wilbur, Henry W. was born on May 15, 1851 in Easton, New York, United States. Son of Humphrey and Ann (Pierce) Wilbur.
Wilbur, Henry W. was born on May 15, 1851 in Easton, New York, United States. Son of Humphrey and Ann (Pierce) Wilbur.
Educated in Public school and high schools, Vineland, New Jersey.
Began editorial work, 1875. Editor Vineland Independent, 1876-1884. With New York Voice, 1896-1898.
Recorded minister, Religious Society of Friends. General secretary Friends’ General Conference, also of the Committee for Advancement of Friends’ Principles. President National Federation of Religious Liberals.
President Pennsylvania Abolition Society (organized 1775). Author: A Study in Doctrine and Discipline. Five Weeks in England.
Life and Labors of Elias Hicks. Job Scott, and Eighteenth Century Friend. Five Points from Barclay.
Nature Stories from Darwin. Development of the Spiritual Perceptions, 1914. Home: Swarthmore, Pa.
Married Eliza M. Sowle, October 21, 1880.