John Leland (Baptist)

John Leland (May 14, 1754 – January 14, 1841) was an American Baptist minister who preached in Massachusetts and Virginia, as well as an outspoken abolitionist. He was an important figure in the struggle for religious liberty in the United States. Leland also later opposed the rise of missionary societies among Baptists.

For other people named John Leland, see John Leland (disambiguation).
John Leland
John Leland
BornMay 14, 1754
Grafton, Massachusetts
DiedJanuary 14, 1841
North Adams, Massachusetts
NationalityAmerican
Occupation(s)Baptist minister, Abolitionist, Hymn writer
Known forPreaching in Massachusetts and Virginia, Abolitionism, Religious Liberty
SpouseSally Devine
ChildrenBetsy, Hannah, Polly, John, Sally, Lucy, Fanny, Nancy, Lemuel
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