1797
Joseph Brackett, American religious leader and composer (died 1882)
Joseph Brackett, American religious leader and composer (died 1882)
Joseph Brackett, American religious leader and composer (died 1882)
Joseph Brackett
American songwriter and author (1797–1882)
- Born
- 1797
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. The most famous song attributed to Brackett, "Simple Gifts", is still widely performed and adapted.