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<span class=prefix>Rev</span> Samuel Wakefield

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Rev Samuel Wakefield

Birth
Path Valley, Franklin County, Pennsylvania, USA
Death
13 Sep 1895 (aged 96)
West Newton, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, USA
Burial
West Newton, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, USA Add to Map
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Son of Thomas and Elizabeth Morton Wakefield. He served as a drummer in the War of 1812. He became a Methodist minister in 1820 and married Elizabeth Hough in 1821. In addition to being a minister, he was also a tailor, singing teacher, and a state legislator. He published several collections of sacred music, including "The Minstrel of Zion" in 1845. He wrote the music to the religious tune "Fatherland" in 1843. He was very active throughout his life, well into his early 90s.
Son of Thomas and Elizabeth Morton Wakefield. He served as a drummer in the War of 1812. He became a Methodist minister in 1820 and married Elizabeth Hough in 1821. In addition to being a minister, he was also a tailor, singing teacher, and a state legislator. He published several collections of sacred music, including "The Minstrel of Zion" in 1845. He wrote the music to the religious tune "Fatherland" in 1843. He was very active throughout his life, well into his early 90s.

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Minister of the Gospel of M.E. Church 74 years I have fought a good fight I have finished my course I have kept the faith



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