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The Shakers firat practised religion
The shakers practised a religion that was also a lifestyle. They lived in gender segregated dormitory, but came together to work and pray. -
Mother Ann Lee comes to the US
Mother Ann Lee and other shakers came to the United states. They established many colonies. -
The first established colony
The first colony was established at Nikayuna near Albany NY. The governing style included: celibacy and agrarian communal living. -
Hancock community was developed.
Hancock was th third shaker community that was established in NY, New England, Kentucky, Ohio and Indiana. -
Mother Ann Lee Dies
Mother Ann Lee dies and some of the shakers that came along with her. After her death Father James Whittaker countinues from where she stopped at. -
Father James Whittaker dies
Father James dies and joins his ancestors. Then Elder Joesph Meacham suceeds as the first American born leader.
