Shurtleff, Roswell, 1773-1861
Dates
- Existence: 1773 - 1861
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 73 Collections and/or Records:
J.W. Woodward letter
Mss 799377
Collection
Identifier: Mss 799377
Scope and Contents
Letter from J.W. Woodward of Hadley to R. Shurtleff regarding coming commencement and graduation from Dartmouth of addressee.
Leonard Woods letter
Mss 811471
Collection
Identifier: Mss 811471
Scope and Contents
Two-page letter from Leonard Woods of Andover, New Hampshire to Roswell Shurtleff in Hanover, New Hampshire, asking Shurtleff to help make it possible for Mr. Bixby to continue at school.