Joseph Brackett
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1797 – 1882
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Who was Joseph Brackett?
Joseph Brackett Jr. was an American songwriter, author, and elder of The United Society of Believers in Christ's Second Appearing, better known as the Shakers. Brackett's most famous song, "Simple Gifts", is still widely performed and adapted.
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- Born
- May 6, 1797
Cumberland - Died
- Jul 4, 1882
Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village
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on July 23, 2013
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