A sect founded in England about 1757 by a body of seceders from the Quakers, under Ann Lee, known as Mother Ann. They emigrated to America in 1772, where they are found chiefly in New York State.
Shays’ Rebellion.
A rising in Massachusetts in 1786, headed by an ex-officer named Daniel Shays, in opposition to a decision of Congress to apportion the National Debt of the United States among the various States of the Union. The rising was quickly suppressed by the militia, and the ring leaders arrested.
Sheriff’s Tourn.
The Hundred Court, when occupied with the View of Frank pledge, was known by this name.
Sherman’s March.
The famous march of General Sherman during the American Civil War from Atlanta to Savannah, a distance of 300 miles, which he accomplished in about a month, reaching Savannah in December, 1864.
She-wolf of France.
Isabel, daughter of Philip the Fair, and Queen of Edward II of England, was so called.