Cleaveland Family papers, 1742-1858.
Scope and Contents
The Cleaveland Family Papers contains microfilm copies of volumes one through four. Additionally contains an index for each individual item in the volumes.
Dates
- 1742-1858
Creator
- Cleaveland, John, 1722-1799 (Person)
Restrictions on Access
Access to this collection is unrestricted and open to the public.
Restrictions on Use
Items in this collection are subject to U.S. Copyright Law. It is the responsibility of the researcher to determine the copyright status of collection items and to secure any permissions necessary for their reproduction and publication. Requests for permission to publish material must be discussed with the archivist or librarian.
Biographical Note
John Cleaveland (1722-1799) was an early leader in the "separatist" Christian movement. His career can be traced to a conflict with the administration of Yale College, at which he was a student. Refusing to repent for attending a separatist congregation, he was expelled from the college in 1745. Subsequently he served as a separatist minister in Boston and at the Chebacco Church in Ipswich. He also served as a military chaplain in the French and Indian War and the American Revolution. Cleaveland passed away in 1799, having pastored the Chebacco Church for 52 years. Rev. Cleaveland lived through both the French and Indian War and the American Revolution. He was an army chaplain during both conflicts, first as a British colonial serving against the French, and later as an American resisting British overreach.
Extent
0.2 Cubic Feet (4 boxes)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
John Cleaveland (1722-1799) was an early leader in the "separatist" Christian movement. His career can be traced to a conflict with the administration of Yale College, at which he was a student. Refusing to repent for attending a separatist congregation, he was expelled from the college in 1745. Subsequently he served as a separatist minister in Boston and at the Chebacco Church in Ipswich. He also served as a military chaplain in the French and Indian War and the American Revolution. Cleaveland passed away in 1799, having pastored the Chebacco Church for 52 years. Rev. Cleaveland lived through both the French and Indian War and the American Revolution. He was an army chaplain during both conflicts, first as a British colonial serving against the French, and later as an American resisting British overreach. The Cleaveland Family Papers contains microfilm copies of volumes 1-4. Additionally contains an index for each individual item in the volumes.
Arrangement
The original order of this collection has been maintained.
Technical Requirements
A microfilm reader is required in order to access microform materials. One microfilm reader is available to the public upon request.
Acquisition Information
Collection was donated by Christopher Jedrey in September 2017; Accession: 2017-11.
Location of Originals
The full Cleaveland Family Papers are located at the Phillips Library in the Peabody Essex Museum.
Digital Copies
The papers and sermons of John Cleaveland have been digitized as part of the New England's Hidden Histories project. Digital reproductions are available to view online.
Processing Information
Processed by William McCarthy, June 2018, using DACS Second Edition.
Creator
- Cleaveland, John, 1722-1799 (Person)
- Title
- Cleaveland Family Papers, 1742-1858.
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- William McCarthy
- Date
- 2018-06-14
- Description rules
- 3
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
- Language of description note
- English
Repository Details
Part of the Congregational Library & Archives Repository