An Anti-Slavery Society was formed in Seekonk, Bristol Co., in this State, Sept 5th, 1837.
The following are its officers: President, Dea. David Brown, Vice-President, Ezra French, Treasurer, Horatio N. French,
Cor. Sec., Joseph Gates, Rec. Sec., Joseph Brown
Councillors, Peter A. Brown, Dea. Wm. Ellis, Wm. Hunt
(Liberator, Oct 20, 1837, pg 3)