Dean, James, 1748-1823
Dates
- Existence: 1748 - 1823
Biography
James Dean was born on August 20, 1748 in Groton, Connecticut. He graduated from Dartmouth College in 1773 with a licence to preach. He served as an Indian missionary and Indian agent for the United States during the Revolutionary War, stationed at Fort Stanwix and Oneida Castle. For his service to the Oneidas during the war, he was granted a tract of 2560 acres that included Wood Creek and Westmoreland, becoming the first settler in Westmoreland. Dean died on September 10, 1823.
Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:
James Dean letter
Collection
Identifier: Mss 829322
Mss 829322
Date(s):
1829-05-22
Abstract
In English.
James Dean letter
Collection
Identifier: Mss 775256.2
Mss 775256.2
Date(s):
1775-04-06
Scope and Contents
Carbon typescritp letter from James Dean of Montreal, Canada to Thomas Walcott, describing the atmosphere at Dartmouth College before he left. Makes arrangements for a payment to Mr. Salem. Original in Massachussetts Historical Society.
John Wheelock letter
Collection
Identifier: Mss 784171
Mss 784171
Date(s):
1784-02-21
Abstract
In English.