What does it mean?

[beachbaby]

Hoping this is da place ----

Having come across the term in several records, what does non conformist mean?

Is it someone who broke from a traditional religion?

Thanks, guys.

Teri|wave|

[MarkJ]

Have a look here -
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nonconformism

but basically, it generally means all non Church Of England religions - so Methodists, Quakers etc.

[beachbaby]

Thanks, that does help clear things up a bit. I am certainly learning a lot. :) :) :)
Teri