Shaker Founder is Born - February 29, 1736
Today in the year 1736, Ann Lee, founder of a religious sect was born. This religious sect, known as the Shakers, broke off from the Quakers. Ann Lee, was a woman who wanted equality between the sexes, celibacy, and communal living. This is the name of her group; the United Society of Believers in Christ's Second Appearing.
Today there are a few Shakers still living at Sabbathday Lake, Maine.
You can read more at: www.history.com/this-day-in-history/shaker-founder-born
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