Ann Lee (February 29, 1736–September 8, 1784) was the charismatic leader of the Shakers, officially known as the United Society of Believers in Christ's Second Appearing. The illiterate daughter of a blacksmith in Manchester, England, Lee endured a difficult childhood and troubled marriage before leading a group of "shaking Quakers" to upstate New York.
The Shakers became an active evangelical group with communities throughout eight states in the Northeast. Shakers were known for their pacifism, celibacy, egalitarianism between the sexes, unique form of worship, and impressive achievements in the fields of agriculture, design, and music. By the end of the 20th century, Shakerism was essentially extinct, but its legacy continues.
The Shakers became an active evangelical group with communities throughout eight states in the Northeast. Shakers were known for their pacifism, celibacy, egalitarianism between the sexes, unique form of worship, and impressive achievements in the fields of agriculture, design, and music. By the end of the 20th century, Shakerism was essentially extinct, but its legacy continues.
Fast Facts: Ann Lee
• Known For: Founder of the Shakers
• Also Known As: Mother Ann
• Born: February 29, 1736 in Manchester, England
• Parents: John Lee or Lees; mother's name unknown
• Died: September 08, 1784 in Watervliet, New York, United States
• Spouse: Abraham Standerin
• Children: Four children, none of whom survived infancy
• Notable Quote: "You should make the way of God your occupation. The way of God is to be learned as much as a trade. You learn to have faith, learn to believe. A man that has a trade is industrious to work at it and get a living. And you ought to be as industrious and as much engaged in the way of God."
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