Good morning folks, Through my quest to know where I came from I have learned that I am a direct descendant of William Irish, who was disowned after he married out of meeting. His bride Dolly was not a Quaker. William and a small contingent founded and settled Milton, VT. Could he have then created his own Quaker settlement? Is anyone familiar with the Irish line? It seems to go a long way back. I also found a connection to Elias Milton Hicks. I believe he was of the Quakers but then his family splintered off and he went to Canada to introduce Quakerism, if I am correct. I am looking forward to learning more. I realize that the direct maternal link ended with Dolly, however, I do know that William Irish is my direct maternal 6th great grandfather. Thanks, Janice