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An exploration of the Sanford family of Hartford, whose Quaker beliefs and unorthodox religious practices made them dangerous outliers in Puritan colonial New England.
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Browse era →This episode examines the historical controversy surrounding the Sanford family of Hartford, Connecticut, who were identified as Quakers and classified as heretics by their Puritan contemporaries. The episode discusses how the Sanfords may have adopted ideals from Anne Hutchinson through family connections—specifically through Andrew's brother Thomas and Uncle Andrew Warner, who had lived in Boston. The family's practice of holding Bible studies in their home that contradicted established Puritan religious philosophy created significant tension within their community and with colonial authorities. The episode highlights the irony that while religious freedom was a primary motivation for colonists settling in the New World, religious persecution and tragedy nonetheless occurred within these communities.
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