Mother Ann
human_specialist Shakers single tradition · 1
Mother Ann, also known as Ann Lee, led a select band to America in 1774 after a revelation. She maintained a stance of neutrality during the American Revolution, causing contention due to the Shakers' refusal to sign an oath of allegiance. Beginning in the spring of 1781, Mother Ann and some of her followers went on an extensive missionary journey to find converts in Massachusetts and Connecticut.
When
- First attested
- 1774 CE
- Attested period
- 1774 – 1781
- Historical notes
- Led the Shakers to America.
Relationships
- sibling of
- William Lee
- teacher of
- James Whittaker, Lucy Wright
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“James Whittaker (1751–1787), who had been brought up by Mother Ann and was probably related to her”
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