Joseph Brackett
Joseph Brackett was born on May 6, 1797. See ranking, bio blurb, and everyone else born that day.
About Joseph Brackett
Joseph Brackett Jr. (May 6, 1797 – July 4, 1882) 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.