Lowell, John, 1704-1767
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1704 March 14 (date of birth)
- Existence: 1767 May 17 (date of death)
Biographical Note
John Lowell was the son of Ebenezer Lowell and Elizabeth Shailer. His great-grandfather, Percival Lowell (sometimes spelled Lowle), was the Lowell family immigrant ancestor. John Lowell was educated at Harvard University, graduating in 1721. He became the first minister of Newburyport, holding this position from 1726-1767. He was the father of John Lowell, the delegate to the Congress of the Confederation.
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Newburyport, Mass. First Church disunion records, 1743-1770.
Collection
Identifier: RG0131
Abstract
The Third Church of Newbury was formally gathered in 1726. In 1743 a group of parishioners left the church to more closely follow the teachings of George Whitefield and form the First Presbyterian Church. In 1764 the town of Newburyport was incorporated and the Third Church became the First Church in Newburyport. In 1794 the Parish voted to be incorporated as the First Religious Society. By 1825 the church was already aligned with the Unitarian denomination. The church continues to serve the...
Dates:
1743-1770