Parsons, Theodore, 1751-1779
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Dr. Theodore Parsons was born July 31, 1751 in Byfield, Massachusetts. At Harvard, Parsons served as president of the Speaking Club. He publicly debated against the morality of slavery with Eliphalet Pearson (Harvard AB 1773) at his graduation in 1773. He trained to be a physician and disappeared at sea while serving as a ship's surgeon in 1779.
From the description of Diary of Theodore Parsons : son of Revd Moses Parsons of Newbury Falls, 1772. (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 606363358
A public debate during Harvard commencement, 21 July 1773.
From the description of Forensic dispute between Theodore Parsons & Eliphalet Pearson : manuscript, 1773. (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 612864285
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referencedIn | Keith, Israel. Letter, 1775 July 23. | American Periodical Series I | |
creatorOf | Parsons, Theodore, 1751-1779. Diary of Theodore Parsons : son of Revd Moses Parsons of Newbury Falls, 1772. | Harvard University Archives. | |
creatorOf | Parsons, Theodore, 1751-1779. Forensic dispute between Theodore Parsons & Eliphalet Pearson : manuscript, 1773. | Houghton Library | |
creatorOf | Parsons, Theodore, 1751-1779. Papers of Theodore Parsons, 1776-1779. | Library of Congress |
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associatedWith | Harvard University |
associatedWith | Keith, Israel. |
associatedWith | Pearson, Eliphalet, 1752-1826. |
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Birth 1751
Death 1779
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