Publisher's Synopsis
"Two Hundred and Fiftieth Anniversary of the Settlement of Newbury: Brief Biographical Sketches" commemorates the 250th anniversary of the settlement of Newbury, Massachusetts. This volume offers concise biographical sketches of notable individuals connected to the town, including graduates of Harvard, Yale, and Dartmouth Colleges, as well as figures prominent in law, politics, and religion. Among those featured are John Lowell, Theophilus Parsons, Joshua Coffin, Jonathan Jackson, Caleb Cushing, Theophilus Bradbury, and others who left their mark on Newburyport and beyond.
The sketches provide insights into the lives and contributions of these individuals, touching on their roles in significant historical events such as the battle of Williamsburg and the battle of Tippecanoe. With references to figures like Samuel Sewall, Cotton Mather, Jonathan Parsons, and George Whitefield, this book offers a glimpse into the social, intellectual, and religious life of early Newbury and its lasting impact on the region and the nation.
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