Chase, William Henry

Chase, William Henry, a minister of the Society of Friends, was born in the state of New York in 1805, and was connected with the Scipio Quarterly Meeting. For many years he "was among the foremost in advancing the cause of religion, peace, temperance, and education," by the tongue and the pen. His most valuable work was, Day by Day, being a compilation from the writings of ancient and moderns Friends. He died suddenly at Union Springs, Cayulga Co., N. Y., July 7,1877. See Friends' Review, xxxi, 73. (J. C. S.)