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:

John Wheelock letter

Mss 790254
 Collection
Identifier: Mss 790254
Date(s): 1790-04-04
Abstract

In English.

Jon Freeman letter

Mss 794162
 Collection
Identifier: Mss 794162
Date(s): 1794-02-12
Scope and Contents

Letter from Jonathan Freeman of Exter to Nathaniel Peabody with acknowledement of donation of two hundred acres in Landaff to Dartmouth College deeded to Nathaniel Hovey for debt toward by College.

Jon. Freeman letter

Mss 798226
 Collection
Identifier: Mss 798226
Date(s): 1798-03-26
Scope and Contents

Letter from Jon. Freeman of Philadelphia to James D. Westcott, writer's son Randolph set out for West Indies but his ship was captured and burned. Writer has heard that Randolph has been seen in Alexandria Virginia, and begs addressee to send him any information he may have or to advance money to send the boy to writer.

Jon. Freeman letter

Mss 800156
 Collection
Identifier: Mss 800156
Date(s): 1800-02-06
Scope and Contents

Letter from Jon. Freeman of Philadelphia to W.A. Kent regarding lottery. Discussion of doings of Congress approaching election. Hopes New Hampshire will be watchful and not suffer fire of democracy to advance.

Jon. Freeman letter

Mss 802578
 Collection
Identifier: Mss 802578
Date(s): 1802-10-28
Abstract

In English.

Jon. Freeman letter

Mss 789123
 Collection
Identifier: Mss 789123
Date(s): 1789-01-23
Abstract

In English.

Jon Freeman letter

Mss 787322
 Collection
Identifier: Mss 787322
Date(s): 1787-05-22
Abstract

In English.

Jon. Freeman notice

Mss 794251
 Collection
Identifier: Mss 794251
Date(s): 1794-04-01
Scope and Contents

Notice from Jon. Freeman of Hanover to Proprietors calling meeting at Ben. Hatch's Inn, Hanover, to decide highways and other questions as listed, Russel Freeman is elected moderator.

Jonathan Freeman deed

Mss 823211
 Collection
Identifier: Mss 823211
Date(s): 1823-03-11
Abstract

In English.

Jonathan Freeman document

Mss 807368.2
 Collection
Identifier: Mss 807368.2
Date(s): 1807-06-18
Abstract

In English.