Andrew Jackson Davis (1826–1910)

American spiritualist and author. Became involved in mesmerism in 1841, and became a Swedenborgian after a visionary experience in 1844. Published revelations revealed in trances in 1847, and published a magazine, 1847–9. Wrote his major work, The great harmonia, 1850–5. Took a degree from the United States Medical College, New York, in 1886.