Joseph Brackett

For the Wisconsin politician, see Joseph W. Brackett.
Joseph Brackett
Background information
Born
Elisha Brackett

(1797-05-06)May 6, 1797
Cumberland, Maine
DiedJuly 4, 1882(1882-07-04) (aged 85)
New Gloucester, Maine

Joseph Brackett Jr. (May 6, 1797 – July 4, 1882) was an American songwriter, author, and elder of The United Society of Believers in Christ's Second Appearing, better known as the Shakers. The most famous song attributed to Brackett, "Simple Gifts", is still widely performed and adapted.

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