Occom, Samson, 1723-1792

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Indian clergyman and missionary.

From the description of Samson Occom diary and herbal recipe book, undated. (New London County Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 74986215

Clergyman and educator.

From the description of Letter of Samson Occom, 1770. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 79454772

Indian clergyman and missionary.

Formerly a pupil and protegé of Eleazar Wheelock, Occum, together with David Fowler and Joseph Johnson, was instrumental during 1773-1774 in securing New York lands for the New England Christian Indians from the Oneida Nation.

From the description of Letter : Mohegan, [Conn.], to Eleazar Wheelock, [Hanover, N.H.], 1774 Mar. 14. (Newberry Library). WorldCat record id: 39270790

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Birth 1723

Death 1792-07-14

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