Notice of the early Life of Hannach Kilham, communicated by her Sister.

Hannaii Kilham the daughter of Peter and Hannah Spurr, was born on the 12th of 8th month, 1774. Her father was a native of Whittington, in Derbyshire; and her mother, whose maiden name was Brittlebank, was born at Glossop, in Yorkshire: after their marriage they resided in Sheffield. From early infancy our precious sister, the seventh of their numerous family, discovered a remarkable seriousness of character, which, together with a delicacy of constitution, frequently occasioned the remark among her friends, that she probably would not be long in this world. Her predominant care, whilst yet a child, seemed to be lest death should come suddenly, and find her unprepared. Her father, a strict adherent to episcopacy, required her attendance regularly with the congregation of the Establishment; but her mother allowed her to go, at early morn, to hear John Wesley; and afterwards others of the Society bearing his name. She also frequented the evening service of the Church of England, and the readings of the liturgy in the course of the week. There is reason to suppose her mother was most inclined to dissenting communities; but her conduct on this point was reserved, as may be presumed for family peace; for she was a remarkable example to wives, obeying her husband in all things, only in the Lord.