Tappan, John, 1781-1871

Tappan, John, 1781-1871

 

Dates

  • Existence: 1781 - 1871

Biography

John Tappan was born on July 26, 1781 in Northampton, Massachusetts. n early life he entered upon a mercantile career, obtaining employment in one of the large Boston houses.Later in life Mr Tappan became a prominent and wealthy Boston merchant and was distinguished for his active benevolence. For more than twenty years he was president of the American Tract Society and was an officer of the Foreign Missionary Society. Like his brothers, Arthur and Lewis, he was a promoter of the anti-slavery reform. In 1843 he was sent to London by the US government as delegate to the International Convention of Peace.

Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:

Daniel Webster letter

Webster Mss 826230
 Collection
Identifier: Mss 826230
Date(s): 1826-03-30
Abstract

In English.

John Tappan letter

Mss 829614
 Collection
Identifier: Mss 829614
Date(s): 1829-11-14
Abstract

In English.

John Tappan letter

Mss 833611
 Collection
Identifier: Mss 833611
Date(s): 1833-11-11
Abstract

In English.

Samuel Fletcher letter

Mss 833620
 Collection
Identifier: Mss 833620
Date(s): 1833-11-20
Abstract

In English.