Townsend, Luther, 1813-1862

Townsend, Luther, 1813-1862

 

Dates

  • Existence: 1813 - 1862

Biography

Luther Townsend was born on August 12, 1839 in Fitzwilliam, New Hampshire. He graduated from Dartmouth College in 1839 and from Anodver Theological Seminary in 1842. He was a congregational minister in Troy, New Hampshire. Townsend died on February 9, 1862.

Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:

Luther Townsend papers

MS-543
 Collection
Identifier: MS-543
Date(s): 1825 to 1859
Abstract

Luther Townsend (1813-1862), minister. Dartmouth College Class of 1839. The collection contains personal and professional correspondence while a student at Dartmouth College and as minister, as well as some lectures or sermons and essays. Some letters refer to his views on abolition of slavery.

William Porter letter

Mss 839517
 Collection
Identifier: Mss 839517
Date(s): 1839-09-17
Abstract

In English.

William Porter letter

Mss 839521
 Collection
Identifier: Mss 839521
Date(s): 1839-09-21
Abstract

In English.