Born in Kent
Born into a wealthy family. Married first to Sir William Springett, who died in the Civil War.
1623–1682 · Kent, England
Mary Penington
Pilgrim Soul, Author of a Striking Spiritual Autobiography
“The Lord led me along, step by step, out of all formality into the true and living way.” — Mary Penington
Life & Ministry
Marries Isaac Penington
After years as a widow and spiritual seeker, married Isaac Penington. Together they found the Quakers.
Convinced
Together with Isaac, convinced of Quaker truth after years of searching among Puritans and Independents.
Death
Died three years after Isaac. Her autobiography was published much later in 1821.
Available Works
A Testimony of Divine Grace: The Life of Mary Penington
Available NowOne of the finest first-person accounts of the long Puritan-to-Quaker spiritual journey — the autobiography of a woman who searched through every form of religion before finding what she called 'the true and living way.'