| Name | John Humphrey Noyes |
| Date of Birth | September 3, 1811 |
| Place of Birth | Brattleboro, Vermont |
About
John Humphrey Noyes was born on September 3, 1811 in Brattleboro, Vermont. He died on Apr 13, 1886 (age 74). A social philosopher who is most known for coining the phrase “free love” and founding the Oneida community of socialists in New York.
As he progressed through his studies at Yale, he came to the realisation that Christ had already come to the earth, which ultimately led to the establishment of his community. Because the government opted to label what he referred to as free love as adultery, he was forced to move to Canada in order to avoid being persecuted for his beliefs. He was married to wife Harriet Holton, although their relationship was not very monogamous.
Books
John Humphrey Noyes was a religious leader and social reformer who is best known for his work with the Oneida Community. He wrote a number of books about his religious beliefs and his experiences with the community, including an autobiography. His books are still read by people interested in religious studies and social reform.
Wife and Family
Ann Noyes was the wife of John Humphrey Noyes, the founder of the Oneida Community. She was a convert to Noyes’s radical brand of Christianity and an active participant in the Community. She was also a skilled midwife and helped to establish the Community’s birth control program. Ann was a strong advocate for women’s rights and equality within the Community, and she helped to develop its unique system of communal childrearing.
