Shurtleff, Roswell, 1773-1861
Dates
- Existence: 1773 - 1861
Biography
Roswell Shurtleff was born on August 29, 1773, in Ellington, Connecticut. He graduated from Dartmouth College in 1799. From 1800 to 1804, Shurtleff was a tutor at the College, after which he began his study of divinity. After being ordained an evangelist in 1810, Shurtleff became the pastor of the Congregational Church at Dartmouth College, as well as College librarian. He began teaching at the College as professor of moral philosophy and political economy in 1827, a position he held until 1838, when he became professor emeritus. Shurtleff died on February 4, 1861, in Hanover, NH.
Found in 89 Collections and/or Records:
Abner Phelps letter
Letter from Abner Phelps of Belchertown to Roswell Shurtleff, enquiring about Mr. Porter and suggesting that Dartmouth College give Justus Forward an honorary degree.
Abraham Burnham letter
In English.
Absalom Peters letter
In English.
Alden Partridge letter
In English.
Amos Avery Brewster et. al letter
In English.
Articles of neglect
In English.
B. Silliman letter
Letter from B. Silliman of New Haven to Prof. Shurtleff, advises addressee that he has been elected a member of the Connecticut Academy of Arts and Sciences. Incloses printed Constitution of said Academy.
Benjamin Joseph Gilbert et. al. letter
In English.
Benjamin Joseph Gilbert et.al. letter
In English.
Charles Marsh letter
In English.
Charles Marsh letter
Two-page letter fro Charles Marsh in Woodstock to Roswell Shurtleff giving advice concernint Shurtleff's co-operation with the Presbytery.
Christ Church in Hanover vote
In English.
Christ Church records of a meeting
In English.
Church Committee letter
Letter from the Church Committee of Salsbury to R. Shurtleff asking him to come to Salisbury to Preach and discuss taking church there permanently.
Church of Christ at Dartmouth College letter
Letter from the Church of Christ at Dartmouth College to Roswell Shurtleff, asking him to announce communion for next Sunday. Signed by Caleb Fuller, moderator.
Dartmouth College Library catalog
In English.
David Hibbard letter
In English.
Dr. S. Farnsworth letter
Letter from Dr. S. Farnsworth to Rev. Roswell Shurtleff, thanking him for his interest in Farnsworth's son Benjamin and begging him to influence the boy to have outside interests, exercise and not devote all his time to religion.
E. Dunbar letter
In English.