Project Gutenberg 2023-01-28 Public domain in the USA. 126 Anonymous Anonyme Anonymous, Anonymous 47033000 Anecdotes and memoirs of William Boen, a coloured man, who lived and died near Mount Holly, New Jersey $aUnited States :$bSociety of Friends,$c1834. "Memorial of Mount Holly Monthly Meeting of Friends, concerning William Boen, a coloured man. Read in the Yearly Meeting of Friends, held in Philadelphia, 1829."--pp. 14-18. Bob Taylor and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Anecdotes and memoirs of William Boen, a coloured man, who lived and died near Mount Holly, New Jersey." is a biography written in the early 19th century. This narrative recounts the life and experiences of William Boen, who was born into slavery but ultimately achieved freedom and respect in his community. The memoir serves as a testament to Boen's faith, character, and the guiding principles that shaped his life, offering insights into the lived experiences of African Americans during this period. The book portrays William Boen as a man of strong moral conviction and integrity, emphasizing his dedication to a life of sincerity, industriousness, and spirituality. Born a slave, Boen reflects on his transformation from bondage to a respected member of society, underpinned by his deep sense of duty to both his old master and the "new Master," which he identified as the light of Christ within. Through personal anecdotes of his life, including his reflections on mortality, relationships, and ethical principles, Boen showcases how he navigated challenges with a commitment to truth and justice. His remarkable story is not only an account of personal redemption but also a narrative that highlights the broader themes of faith, social justice, and the enduring human spirit in the face of adversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) 20220422190859listed 1834 US Reading ease score: 66.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en African Americans -- Religion Boen, William, 1735-1824 African Americans -- New Jersey -- Biography Free African Americans -- New Jersey -- Biography Enslaved persons -- New Jersey -- Biography Slavery and the church -- Society of Friends E300 Text Category: Biographies Category: History - American Category: Religion/Spirituality 56498 2025-07-27T13:41:41.329893 text/html 31409 2024-10-19T04:06:54 text/html 234856 2025-07-27T13:41:44.267893 application/epub+zip 233353 2025-07-27T13:41:42.320889 application/epub+zip 233352 2025-07-27T13:41:41.767931 application/epub+zip 910594 2025-07-27T13:41:45.723907 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 901215 2025-07-27T13:41:43.748927 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 47067 2025-07-27T13:41:41.154884 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 26809 2024-10-19T04:06:54 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17802 2025-07-27T13:41:45.889857 application/rdf+xml 18117 2025-07-27T13:41:41.969893 image/jpeg 2259 2025-07-27T13:41:41.867915 image/jpeg 508470 2025-07-27T13:41:41.346882 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog More titles under Unknown en.wikipedia