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Edward L. Pierce, Memoir and letters of Charles Sumner: volume 1, Chapter 2 : Parentage and Family.—the father. (search)
Chapter 2: Parentage and Family.—the father.
Charles Pinckney Sumner, the son of Major Job Sumner, was born in Milton, a suburb of Boston.
His name was at first Job, but was afterwards changed to Charles Pinckney by his father, who probably had friendly relations with the South Carolina statesman.
Charles Pinckney Sumner ction.
He delivered, Feb. 22, 1800, when twenty-four years of age, a eulogy on Washington, then recently deceased.
The occasion was a commemorative service at Milton, his native town, where he spoke upon the invitation of the selectmen.
Pieces of music were performed, and a prayer was offered by Rev. Joseph McKean.
The eulog ympathies of many who had borne their name, and led to the secession of John Quincy Adams from the party.
Mr. Sumner's first political address was delivered at Milton, March 5, 1804.
It was a plea for the integrity of the Union, for a common love of all its sections, for faith in popular government, and for confidence in the n
Edward L. Pierce, Memoir and letters of Charles Sumner: volume 1, Chapter 5 : year after College.—September , 1830 , to September , 1831 .—Age, 19 -20 . (search)
Edward L. Pierce, Memoir and letters of Charles Sumner: volume 1, Chapter 6 : Law School .—September , 1831 , to December , 1833 .—Age, 20 -22 . (search)