John Charlesworth (abolitionist)

John Charlesworth (1782–1864) was an English abolitionist and Anglican clergyman. He was a friend of Thomas Clarkson, and for many years lived in Flowton, Suffolk, not far from him.[1]

John was the son of John Charlesworth (1752–1821), Rector of Ossington, Nottinghamshire.[1] His brother was Edward Parker Charlesworth, a prominent physician and early psychiatrist.

Selected works

1833 Providential Deliverance; a narrative of facts. By a Clergyman. Ipswich: S. H. Cowell
1842 On affliction and spiritual distress. London: Hamilton, Adams & Co.

References

Edkins, Jo. "John Charlesworth". www.theedkins.co.uk. Jo Edkins. Retrieved 12 February 2023.

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