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Smith, John, 1752-1809

 

Dates

  • Existence: 1752 - 1809

Biography

John Smith was born on December 21, 1752, in Rowley, Massachusetts. He graduated from Dartmouth College in 1773. After graduation he became preceptor in Moor's Charity School for one year. From 1774 to 1778, he was a tutor at the College and received his MA in 1776. In 1777, Smith became the first professor of learned languages appointed by the trustees of Dartmouth College and in 1779, added librarian to his duties. In 1788, Smith became a trustee of the College. In 1803, the Hebrew Grammar that he wrote during his junior year at Dartmouth was published. Other grammars including one on the Chaldee language, Latin and Greek were never published during his lifetime. Smith was also an associate pastor of the Church of Christ at Dartmouth College until 1787, after which he became sole pastor until 1804, serving not only the congregation of Hanover but also that of the Church at the Four Corners in Dothan. As a pastor he introduced the practice of giving commencement sermons to the Senior Class on the Sunday before Commencement Day. Smith died in 1809.

Found in 14 Collections and/or Records:

Dartmouth College specification of the officers

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 805490.3
Mss 805490.3
Date(s): 1805-08
Abstract

In English.

John Smith lease

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 783553
Mss 783553
Date(s): 1783-10-03
Abstract

In English.

John Smith lectures and grammar books

 Collection
Identifier: MS-1266
MS-1266
Date(s): 1774 to 1824
Abstract

John Smith (1752-1809), professor. Dartmouth College Class of 1773. Contains manuscripts of his "Hebrew Grammar," his "Chaldee Grammar," as well as lecture notes on natural philosophy and theology.

John Smith letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 788319.1
Mss 788319.1
Date(s): 1788-05-19
Abstract

In English.

John Smith letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 805204
Mss 805204
Date(s): 1805-03-04
Abstract

In English.

John Smith letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 795107
Mss 795107
Date(s): 1795-01-07
Scope and Contents

Letter from John Smith of Hanover, N.H. with a recommendation of character for Ebenezer Woodward.

John Smith letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 795160.1
Mss 795160.1
Date(s): 1795-02-10
Scope and Contents

Letter from John Smith of Dartmouth College to Jon. Freeman informing him that he has bought eighty volumes of books for Dartmouth College which are ready for delivery at Wm. Blakes, Bookseller, Boston.

John Smith letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 782224
Mss 782224
Date(s): 1782-03-24
Abstract

In English.

John Smith letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 783210.1
Mss 783210.1
Date(s): 1783-01-10
Abstract

In English.

John Smith letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 784206
Mss 784206
Date(s): 1784-03-06
Abstract

In English.

John Smith letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 798207
Mss 798207
Date(s): 1798-03-07
Scope and Contents

A thirty-one page sermon from John Smith preached in Concord, N.H. at the ordination of the Rev. Mr. Asa McFarland. By John Smith.

John Smith letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 780461
Mss 780461
Date(s): 1780-08-11
Scope and Contents

One page letter from John Smith of Dartmouth College to Edward Longfellow of Newbury, MA praising Longfellow's son who "stands a candidate for the honors of Dartmouth College."

John Wheelock et. al letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 805608
Mss 805608
Date(s): 1805-12-08
Abstract

In English.

Prof. John Smith to Mr. McClure

 Folder: 782218, Box 2
Part of McClure MS-1311: David McClure papers
Date(s): 1782-03-18
Scope and Contents

Letter from Prof. John Smith of Dartmouth College to Mr. McClure the critical condition of Dr. Pomeroy. Mr. Ticknor, a Junior Sophister in this seminary. Mr. McClure has a daughter.

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