Joseph Brackett, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Joseph Brackett

American songwriter

Date of Birth: 06-May-1797

Place of Birth: Cumberland, Maine, Maine, United States

Date of Death: 04-Jul-1882

Profession: composer, songwriter

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Taurus

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.