Porter, Ebenezer, 1772-1834

Porter, Ebenezer, 1772-1834

 

Biography

Ebenezer Porter was born on October 5, 1772 in Cornwall, Connecticut. He graduated from Dartmouth College in 1792 and Yale University in 1794. Porter , studied theology in Bethlehem, Connecticut, and in 1796 became pastor of the Congregational church in Washington, Connecticut. In 1812 he was appointed professor of sacred rhetoric at Andover Theological Seminary, and he was appointed the academy's president in 1827, retaining both positions until his death.In 1814, Dartmouth College awarded Porter an honorary Doctor of Divinity degree. Porter died on April 8, 1834.

Found in 5 Collections and/or Records:

Ebenezer Porter letter

Mss 814472.4
 Collection
Identifier: Mss 814472.4
Date(s): 1814-08-22
Scope and Contents

Letter from Ebenezer Porter of Andover, Massahusetts to John Wheelock in Hanover, New Hampshire, recommending Horatio Bardwell for an honorary degree. Letter also signed by Leonard Woods and Moses Stuart.

Ebenezer Porter letter

Mss 817425.1
 Collection
Identifier: Mss 817425.1
Date(s): 1817-07-25
Abstract

In English.

Ebenezer Porter letter

Mss 833618
 Collection
Identifier: Mss 833618
Date(s): 1833-11-18
Abstract

In English.

Ebenezer Porter letter

Mss 831506.1
 Collection
Identifier: Mss 831506.1
Date(s): 1831-09-06
Abstract

In English.

Ebenezer Porter papers

MS-251
 Collection
Identifier: MS-251
Date(s): 1791 to 1847
Abstract

Ebenezer Porter (1772-1834), minister. Dartmouth College Class of 1792. The collection contaisn correspondence, sermons and other papers related to Porter's work as a minister and to his family.