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Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Porter, Noah 1811-1892 (search)
Porter, Noah 1811-1892 Educator; born in Farmington, Conn., Dec. 14, 1811; graduated at Yale College in 1831; Professor of Mathematics and Moral Philosophy in Yale College in 1846-71; and president of the same in 1871-86. His publications include Historical discourse at Farmington, Nov. 4, 1840; The educational system of the Puritans and Jesuits compared; American colleges and the American public, etc. He died in New Haven, Conn., March 4, 1892. Porter, Noah 1811-1892 Educator; born in Farmington, Conn., Dec. 14, 1811; graduated at Yale College in 1831; Professor of Mathematics and Moral Philosophy in Yale College in 1846-71; and president of the same in 1871-86. His publications include Historical discourse at Farmington, Nov. 4, 1840; The educational system of the Puritans and Jesuits compared; American colleges and the American public, etc. He died in New Haven, Conn., March 4, 1892.
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Wheeler, Joseph 1836- (search)
moved off in the darkness and attacked another supply-train at McMinnville. This was captured and destroyed, and 600 men were made prisoners. Then, after the mischief was done, he was attacked (Oct. 4) by Gen. George Crook, with 2,000 cavalry. There was another sharp fight until dark, when Wheeler withdrew and pushed on towards Murfreesboro. He could do nothing, and turned southward, with his relentless pursuers at his heels, doing all the mischief in his Joseph Wheeler. power. At Farmington, below the Duck River, Crook struck him, cut his force in two, captured four of his guns and 1,000 small-arms, with 200 of his men, besides his wounded, and drove him in confusion into northern Alabama. Wheeler made his way back to Bragg's army, with a loss of 2,000 men, but had captured nearly as many and destroyed National property of the value, probably, of $3,000,000. Towards the close of July, 1864, Hood, commanding the Confederates at Atlanta, sent Wheeler, with the greater part
Frank Preston Stearns, Cambridge Sketches, Dr. W. T. G. Morton (search)
rofession, he decided to study dentistry. This he accordingly did, graduating at the Baltimore Dental College in 1842. He then engaged an office in Boston, and soon acquired a lucrative practice. He was an uncommonly handsome man, with a determined look in his eye, but also a kindly expression and pleasing manners, which may have brought him more practice than his skill in dentistry,--although that was also good. The following year he was married to Miss Elizabeth Whitman, of Farmington, Connecticut, whose uncle, at least, had been a member of Congress,--a highly genteel family in that region. In fact, her parents objected to Doctor Morton on account of his profession, and it was only after his promise to study medicine and become a regular practitioner that they consented to the match. Accordingly, Doctor Morton in the autumn of 1844 commenced a course at the Harvard Medical-School. Mrs. Morton was a handsome young woman, with a fair face and elegant figure. It would hav
Oliver Otis Howard, Autobiography of Oliver Otis Howard, major general , United States army : volume 2, Chapter 69: transferred to New York city (search)
yage possible. Yes, he answered, but why is it that in all America there is not a monument raised to her memory! This question was the cause of my writing the life of Isabella of Castile; not as a monument, but with a view to quicken the interest, as far as I might be able to do, in a character which certainly deserves a very tender recognition from all who have been benefited and blessed by the discoveries of Christopher Columbus. Our daughter Bessie had finished her studies at Farmington, Conn., and returned home. Harry had passed through a severe attack of typhoid fever, and Mrs. Howard and I thought that it would be a good plan for them to go abroad together and perfect their French at the house of our good friend, M. Adolph Chauvet, in Evreux, France. This was done and the following January Mrs. Howard left New York on the Friesland, and after a pleasant voyage joined the children, and they traveled together. My brother, Rev. Rowland B. Howard, had gone to a Peace Con
Francis Jackson Garrison, William Lloyd Garrison, 1805-1879; the story of his life told by his children: volume 2, Chapter 1: the Boston mob (second stage).—1835. (search)
ania, and Vroom, of New Jersey, who deprecate agitation but deny that it can be legally repressed. and those of the other governors which accompany this. They form one complete picture. Amos A. Phelps to W. L. Garrison, at Brooklyn. Farmington, Conn., December 10, 1835. Ms. I regretted exceedingly that I did not find you in Boston the other day, on several accounts. . . . And first, in reference to Dr. Channing's book. You have doubtless seen it before this, and very likely have being first chatted a little with brother Henry and friend Knapp, then read the last Liberator, I have Dec. 26, 1835. now seized my pen to write to one who is dearer to me than any other earthly object. . . . Brother Phelps has been mobbed in Farmington. A large Conn. brickbat was thrown through the window, almost with the velocity of a cannon-ball, and narrowly missed his head. Had it struck him, undoubtedly he would have been killed on the spot. He went on with his lecture, however, and
Francis Jackson Garrison, William Lloyd Garrison, 1805-1879; the story of his life told by his children: volume 2, Index to volumes I. And II. (search)
86; disseminated by G. in England, 409. Perfectionist (New Haven), edited by J. H. Noyes, 2.114, 145, read by G., 144, 145. Perkins, Jonas, Rev., signer of Clerical Appeal, 2.136, disturbed by H. C. Wright, 224. Perley, Israel, pioneer to the St. John, 1.1, 2; clerk of patriot meeting, 6-8. Pettibone, Philo C., Rev., reveals clerical plot, 2.262. Phelps, Abner, Dr. [b. Belchertown, Mass., Sept. 5, 1779; d. Boston, Feb. 24, 1873], 1.278. Phelps, Amos Augustus, Rev. [b. Farmington, Conn., Nov. 11, 1804; d. Roxbury, Mass., July 30, 1847, buried in Mt. Auburn], Pastor of Pine St. Church, 1.417; orthodox, 2.138; drops Colonization Society, 1.299; Lectures on Slavery, 236, 417, 418, 464; delegate to Nat. A. S. Convention, 395, 398; interview with J. Breckinridge, 448; literary style, 461; opposes Am. Union for the Relief, etc., 469; accompanies Thompson, 2.2, 3; tribute from G., 54, 60; censures Channing's Essay, 62; mobbed, 67; news about Arkansas, 106; defends G.'s cours
Lucius R. Paige, History of Cambridge, Massachusetts, 1630-1877, with a genealogical register, Chapter 15: ecclesiastical History. (search)
ear. From the same authority we learn the name of the Ruling Elder of this church, in September, 1634: At this court, Mr. Goodwin, a very reverend and godly man, being the elder of the congregation of Newtown, having in heat of argument, used some unreverend speech to one of the assistants, and being reproved for the same in the open court, did gravely and humbly acknowledge his fault, &c. Ibid., i. 142. Elder William Goodwin, eminent in the State as well as in the Church, died at Farmington, Conn., March 11, 1672-3. In 1636, the Church with its officers removed to Hartford, Connecticut, as related in chapter IV., and thenceforth ceased all visible connection with Cambridge. Mr. Hooker, that bright and shining light, died July 7, 1647. Though renowned in both Englands for his gifts and graces, his Christian humility was conspicuous at the hour of death. As related by Mather, when one that stood weeping by the bed side said unto him, Sir, you are going to receive the reward o
Lucius R. Paige, History of Cambridge, Massachusetts, 1630-1877, with a genealogical register, Genealogical Register (search)
or for disputing. （Mather's Mag.) While in Camb. he res. on the northerly side of Harvard Street, nearly opposite to Holyoke Street, on the site afterwards owned and occupied successively by Rev. Thomas Shepard, Rev. Jonathan Mitchell, President Leverett, and the Professors Wigglesworth, father and son; the westerly end of Boylston Hall stands on the Hooker house-lot. 2. Samuel, s. of Thomas (1), supposed to have been b. in Camb. 1635, grad. H. C. 1653, settled in the ministry at Farmington, Conn., 1661, and continued pastor of the Church till his death, 6 Nov. 1697. He had eleven children, from whom descended a numerous race, many of whom have been highly distinguished. Hopkins, John, in 1635 res. at the northwesterly corner of Dunster and Mount Auburn streets. He rem. in 1636 to Hartford, where he was Selectman in 1640, and Juror in 1643. Hosmer, Thomas, in 1635 res. on the southerly side of Brattle Street, and in 1642 on the southerly side of Winthrop Street, between
Lucius R. Paige, History of Cambridge, Massachusetts, 1630-1877, with a genealogical register, H. (search)
or for disputing. （Mather's Mag.) While in Camb. he res. on the northerly side of Harvard Street, nearly opposite to Holyoke Street, on the site afterwards owned and occupied successively by Rev. Thomas Shepard, Rev. Jonathan Mitchell, President Leverett, and the Professors Wigglesworth, father and son; the westerly end of Boylston Hall stands on the Hooker house-lot. 2. Samuel, s. of Thomas (1), supposed to have been b. in Camb. 1635, grad. H. C. 1653, settled in the ministry at Farmington, Conn., 1661, and continued pastor of the Church till his death, 6 Nov. 1697. He had eleven children, from whom descended a numerous race, many of whom have been highly distinguished. Hopkins, John, in 1635 res. at the northwesterly corner of Dunster and Mount Auburn streets. He rem. in 1636 to Hartford, where he was Selectman in 1640, and Juror in 1643. Hosmer, Thomas, in 1635 res. on the southerly side of Brattle Street, and in 1642 on the southerly side of Winthrop Street, between