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Shaker timeline - Francisco Villanueva

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  • Mother Ann Lee Arrives in America

    Mother Ann Lee Arrives in America

    Lived in New York until they bought a piece of wilderness for themselves. Only 9 Shakers where in America: Lee, her husband, and 7 followers.
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    The Shaker Timeline

  • Mother Ann Lee Dies

    Mother Ann Lee Dies

    Died in Watervliet, New York. Led by Joseph Meacham and Eldress Lucy Wright, Shakers established communities.
  • Shaker building built in Harvard, Massachusetts.

    Shaker building built in Harvard, Massachusetts.

  • Three Missionaries sent to Kentucky

    Three Missionaries sent to Kentucky

    Covered 1000 miles in three months. Their job was to religiously revivalise the American Frontier.
  • Shakers reach 6000 members

    Shakers reach 6000 members

    Lived in 19 seperate villages.
  • Shaker communities begin to fail

    Shaker communities begin to fail

    Diffrences in Shaker communities lead to their downfall
  • 12 Shakers left

    12 Shakers left

    12 Shakers remain in two villages.