Samuel Bownas was a Quaker travelling minister, and writer
Background
Samuel Bownas was born in 1676, to Quaker parents, although his father died when he was a month old. His father had been a Friend during the time of Quaker persecution, with meetings having been held in his house during Friends’ persecution.
Career
He lived in the Lancaster and Dover areas of England. His book A Description of the Qualifications Necessary to a Gospel Minister is used to inform Quaker ministry to this day.
Membership
Bownas had been admitted as a member of Great Strickland (Westmorland) Monthly Meeting as a baby.