Daily AncestorCondemned
Condemned in Quaker minutes means a member formally condemned their own misconduct in writing, admitting the fault; it does not mean the meeting condemned the person.
The discipline asked offenders to clear the Society's name by acknowledging and condemning the offense in writing to the monthly meeting. A committee usually reported treated with satisfaction, and the member condemned the misconduct.
If the member would not condemn the fault, the meeting disowned them. A later condemnation could lead to reinstatement.
As seen in a recordQuaker monthly meeting minutes, 1700s to 1800s
Committee report Benj. Hoge was treated with satisfaction and has condemned his misconduct
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