Freeborn garretson biography of mahatma

A member of a wealthy Anglican family, Methodist convert Freeborn Garrettson (1752–1827) adopted a neutral stance towards the American revolution, despite much persecution, and strongly opposed the “crying sin” of enslavement.

Arriving in Nova Scotia in 1785, he triggered a major revival – a “visitation of the Spirit.” Perhaps the most gifted, influential preacher to work in Nova Scotia in the 18th century, he visited almost every settlement, and when he departed after 26 months, Methodists were the fastest-growing religious group in the colony.

Freeborn garretson biography of mahatma

GARRETTSON, FREEBORN, Methodist minister; b. 15 Aug. 1752 in Maryland near the mouth of the Susquehanna River, son of John Garrettson and Sarah Merriarter, née Hanson; m. 30 June 1793 Catharine Livingston in Rhinebeck, N.Y., and they had one daughter; d. 26 Sept.

1827 in New York City and was buried in Rhinebeck.

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