Tobey, Alvan, 1808-1874
Dates
- Existence: 1808 - 1874
Biography
Alvan Tobey was born in Wilmington, VT on April 1, 1808 and graduated from Amherst College in 1828 and at Andover Seminary in 1831. He succeeded the Rev. Robert Page at the Congregational Church in Durham, NH and began preaching there on the first Sabbath of Oct 1831. He was ordained as minister on Nov 20, 1833. Tobey moved to Somersworth, where he died 20 Sept 1874.
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Alvan Tobey letter
Collection
Identifier: Mss 864120.1
Mss 864120.1
Date(s):
1864-01-20
Scope and Contents
Two-page letter from Alvan Tobey in Durham, New Hampshire to Pliny Butts Day with a testimonial of William L. Gage's character and ability.
Alvan Tobey letter
Collection
Identifier: Mss 864408
Mss 864408
Date(s):
1864-07-08
Scope and Contents
Two-page letter from Alvan Tobey in Durham, New Hampshire to Asa Dodge Smith in Hanover, recommending Levi Spaulding for an honorary degree.