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EspañolGEORGE WENT HENSLEY
'George Went Hensley' (circa 1880 - July 25, 1955) was one of the founders of the 'Church of God with Signs Following', a twentieth century snake handling movement that was centered in the southeastern United States. A Tennessee native, Hensley contributed to the popularization of snake handling in North Carolina, Kentucky, Tennessee, and Virginia. Hensley is sometimes referred to as the "[father] of contemporary serpent handling," an honor that fails to sufficiently acknowledge the role of 'James Miller', a contemporary of Hensley who was active in the Sand Mountain, Alabama area.
Hensley was bitten many times by the snakes he handled, always refusing medical treatment. On July 25, 1955, one of these bites proved fatal.[1]
★ University of Virginia Religious Movements Website
Hensley was bitten many times by the snakes he handled, always refusing medical treatment. On July 25, 1955, one of these bites proved fatal.[1]
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