Freeman, Jonathan, 1745-1808
Freeman, Jonathan, 1745-1808
Dates
- Existence: 1745 - 1808
Biography
Jonathan Freeman (1745-1808) was a Trustee of Dartmouth College from 1793-1808 as well as Financier of Dartmouth College from 1789-1808. In 1797, Freeman was elected to the U.S. Congress where he served until 1801. As an original Hanover settler and prominent landholder, Freeman was responsible for the first survey of the village as well as its design with the Green at the center.
Found in 123 Collections and/or Records:
Otis Freeman letter
Letter from Otis Freeman of Hanover to Jon. Freeman regarding legislature and politics.
Petition
Petition to Selectmen of Hanover
Petition to the selectmen of Hanover to insert a resolution to discontinue the Wolfeborough Road from Elisha Kinne's house to the land of Lathrop Willis into the town meeting agenda, signed by Jonathan Freeman (1745-1808), Elisha P. Kinne, John Smith, Darius Hurlbutt, James Culver, John Bridgman, Moses Morse, Joseph Pinneo (1759-1845), John Silver, Rufus Camp, John Silver, Chauncey Bridgman, Philander Hall, John Huntoon, Bevel Durkee and Perley Birks.
P.R. Freeman letter
In English.
Receipt for 200 acres in Landaff, New Hampshire
Manuscript receipt in the hand of Jonathan Freeman for the Trustees of Dartmouth College, describing a land transfer of 200 acres in Landaff, NH to the College by Nathaniel Peabody. Nathaniel Hovey of Landaff was the recipient of the deed valued at $500.
Richard Lang letter
Letter from Richard Lang of Salem to Jon. Freeman informing him that he cannot pay debt at present moment.
Richard Lang letter
Letter from Richard Lang of Hanover to Jon. Freeman, describing fire at college and wants addressee to buy fire engine in Philadelphia for College. Addressee is taking up subscription for engine.
Roger Hovey letter
Letter from Roger Hovey of Hanover to Jon. Freeman with a receipt for $6.47 for blacksmith work.
Russell Freeman letter
In English.
Sam. Crosby letter
Letter from Sam. Crosby of Charlestown to Jon. Freeman, sending $63.00 and unsold lottery tickets.