Mather, Samuel, 1706-1785

Dates

Existence: 1706 - 1785

Samuel Mather was a clergyman and the son of Cotton Mather. He graduated from Harvard College in 1723 and became a reverend. Mather began preaching at Castle William, the fortress in Boston, where he remained chaplain until 1732. In 1732 Mather moved to the Second Church in Boston. Mather was a scholarly minister and avid book collector; his library was one of the greatest in New England.

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Rev. Dr. John McFarlan letter

Mss 784468

Collection

Identifier: Mss 784468

Overview In English.

Samuel Mather sermon

Mss 776114.1

Collection

Identifier: Mss 776114.1

Scope and Contents Sermon by Samuel Mather on Jeremiah XXV:6.