Barbara, If Luther Washburn was of the Quaker religion, he certainly was not the only Quaker to participate in the American Revolution. My ancestor, John Mears of Philadelphia was a Quaker. And he married a Quaker, Susannah Townsend. Their marriage is recorded in the Quaker records as well as the births of their children. In spite of his strong Quaker ties, John was in sympathy with the Patriot's cause, and he started by helping to recruit volunteers for Washington's army. He eventually was put into command of a company of soldiers and was given the rank of Leiutenant and later Captain. Bill DeCoursey