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In 1783, Jones closed the school and applied for a certificate as a traveling minister. At the London Yearly
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Anglican tradition, she showed an interest in the Quaker faith from twelve years old. At sixteen years of age, Jones began the conversion process after hearing minister Catherine Peyton preach. Despite ridicule and objection from family and friends, Jones became
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