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Elizabeth Walker (12 July 1623 - 23 February 1690) was a British druggist known for her charity and piety. She kept a journal which was published and commented on posthumously by her husband, Anthony Walker, entitled, ''“The vertuous wife: or, the holy life of Mrs. Elizabeth Walker, late wife of A. Walker, D.D. sometime Rector of Fyfield in Essex: Giving a modest and short account of her exemplary piety and charity. Published for the glory of God, and provoking others to the like graces and vertues. With some useful papers and letters writ by her on several occasions.”'' ==Early life== Elizabeth Walker (née Sadler) was born in Bucklersbury, London, on 12 July 1623. She was the eldest child of John and Elizabeth Sadler. Her father worked as a druggist in London and was quite successful selling tobacco products and other drugs. Elizabeth was born some five years into their marriage, at a time when they despaired of ever having children. This led to her parents being rather indulgent of her, and so she never wanted for much.〔Anthony Walker, and Elizabeth Walker. ''The Holy life of Mrs. Elizabeth Walker'', (London: Printed by John Leake for the Author, 1690), 9-12.〕 She claims that her mother trusted her more than her sisters, sending her places where the other children might get into trouble. At an early age Elizabeth recognized a certain level of piety and obedience, traits that would become some of her best-known characteristics as an adult.〔Walker, ''The Holy life of Mrs. Elizabeth Walker'', 13.〕 These traits are exemplified in what Elizabeth’s husband later called her “greatest fault () ever knew her guilty of”.〔Walker, ''The Holy life of Mrs. Elizabeth Walker'', 13.〕 When Elizabeth was around fifteen, she got in trouble with a superior. Naturally her father was told, and when he confronted her about it, Elizabeth was so ashamed she denied the accusations. This lie would haunt her for the rest of her life, and her husband claims she never told another lie again.〔Walker, ''The Holy life of Mrs. Elizabeth Walker'', 14.〕 Sometime during her young adult life, Elizabeth became depressed. She began to question her faith, and was overall discontent. Through a series of contacts and family friends Elizabeth was sent out to the country to live with John Beadle, an elderly minister. With time she was able to temporarily overcome her troubles. Unfortunately depression, or ‘afflictions’ as she called them, continued to trouble her throughout much of her life. Although her depression was not completely cured, Mr. Beadle would introduce her to her future husband, Anthony Walker Shortly after her return from the country, Elizabeth and Anthony were married.〔Walker, ''The Holy life of Mrs. Elizabeth Walker'', 17-30.〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Elizabeth Walker (pharmacist)」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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