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The Millerite Movement

The Millerite Movement

The Millerite Movement (1830 - 1845) consisted of tens of thousands of people primarily in the northeastern United States awaiting the soon return of Jesus Christ to earth.

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  1. The Millerite Movement (1830-1845) consisted of tens of thousands of

    people primarily in the northeastern United States awaiting the soon return of Jesus Christ to earth.
  2. Joshua V. Himes (1805-1895) One of the premier figures in

    Millerism, its organizer and media relations expert.
  3. Charles Fitch (1805-1844) Effective preacher of Christ`s coming, Fitch designed

    the 1843 chart and famously issued the call to lcome out of Babylon.z
  4. Frederick Douglas (1818-1895) Abolitionist and orator who looked for the

    second coming. Daughter became a Seventh-day Adventist.
  5. William Foy (1818-1893) Black Millerite minister who had four visions

    between 1842-1844. Featured is his booklet recounting the first two visions.
  6. Robert Harmon (1786-1866) Took stand for Millerite beliefs (with his

    family including daughter Ellen White) and was disfellowshipped from Methodist Church.