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This episode explores the story of the Sanford family of Hartford, who were considered dangerous outliers in Puritan colonial New England due to their Quaker beliefs and unorthodox religious practices. The episode delves into the historical context and the potential reasons behind their persecution.
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Browse era →An article in the New England Historical Magazine refers to the Sanfords of Hartford as all Quakers, which have been classed with heretics, which may have classed them as heretics. You know, Quaker like Quaker Oats, like the the guy on the with the hat. Some believe the couple may have adopted the ideals of Anne Hutcherson from Andrew's brother
Thomas and Uncle Andrew Warner, who lived in Boston about five years. Their family may have been holding Bible studies in their home that ran contrary to the religious philosophies of their puritanical neighbors and government. I find it ironic that one of the main reasons people came into the new world was for religious freedom and then tragedies like this occurred.
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