Richard McNemar, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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Presbyterian preacher, revivalist preacher, writer, and a historian
Date of Birth: 20-Nov-1770
Place of Birth: Tuscarora, Pennsylvania, United States
Date of Death: 15-Sep-1839
Profession: writer
Zodiac Sign: Scorpio 
About Richard McNemar
- Richard McNemar (20 November 1770 – 15 September 1839) was a Presbyterian-turned-Shaker preacher, revivalist preacher, writer, and a historian of the early nineteenth century.
- He published the Shakers’ first printed bound book and is considered by historians as the father of Shaker literature.
- He started the Shaker colonies of Union Village Shaker settlement in Ohio and Shaker village of Pleasant Hill in Kentucky.
- He is the most prolific composer of Shaker hymns and anthems.
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