Samuel Dexter (minister)
Minister from Dedham, Massachusetts (1700–1755) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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This article is about the minister. For his son, the Massachusetts politician, see Samuel Dexter (Massachusetts politician). For his grandson, the early American government official, see Samuel Dexter.
Samuel Dexter (October 23, 1700 – January 29, 1755) was a minister from Dedham, Massachusetts. He ministered there from May 1724[1][2] to 1755.[1]
Quick Facts The Reverend, 5th Minister of the First Church in Dedham, Massachusetts ...
Samuel Dexter | |
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5th Minister of the First Church in Dedham, Massachusetts | |
In office May 6, 1724 – January 29, 1755 | |
Preceded by | Joseph Belcher |
Succeeded by | Jason Haven |
Personal | |
Born | October 23, 1700 |
Died | January 29, 1755 (1755-01-30) (aged 54) |
Resting place | Old Village Cemetery |
Religion | Christianity |
Children | 11, including Samuel Dexter |
Education | Harvard College (1720) |
Relatives | Samuel Dexter (grandson) |
Senior posting | |
Ordination | May 6, 1724 |
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