Herman Husband
Herman Husband (December 3, 1724 – June 19, 1795) was an American farmer, pamphleteer, author, and preacher. He is best known as a leader of Regulator Movement, a populist rebellion in the Province of North Carolina in the years leading up to the American Revolutionary War. He was born on December 3, 1724, in Cecil County, Maryland to William Husband and Mary Kinkey/Kankey.
Herman Husband | |
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| Born | December 3, 1724 |
| Died | June 19, 1795 (aged 70) Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania |
| Resting place | Unknown |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation(s) | Farmer, pamphleteer, author, preacher |
| Movement | Regulator Movement, Whiskey Rebellion |
| Spouse(s) | Else Phoebe Cox, Mary Pugh, Emey Allen |
| Children | 8 |
He was likely named after his maternal grandfather, Herman Kankey (c.1680-1732). Herman was raised as an Anglican, but became disenchanted with his original faith. One of the many to be inspired to the Great Awakening after hearing George Whitefield preach, he became a "New Light" Presbyterian and then a Quaker. Husband was twice elected to the North Carolina assembly, but was expelled during his second term.