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Nathaniel and Jonathan Huntting papers

Call Number

1974.075

Dates

1658-1849, inclusive
; 1695-1744, bulk

Creator

Huntting, Jonathan
Huntting, Nathaniel

Extent

0.82 Linear Feet in two manuscript boxes.

Language of Materials

English .

Abstract

The collection contains sermons, journals, correspondence, account books, notes, and essays. Items pertaining to Nathaniel Huntting include his sermons from the Presbyterian Church in East Hampton, Long Island, N.Y., a diary of church business, and notes and essays on philosophical, theological, and civic issues.

Historical note

Nathaniel Huntting (1675-1753) was born in Dedham, MA and educated at Harvard College. Huntting was a pastor of the Presbyterian Church in East Hampton, Long Island, N.Y. from 1701 to 1751. Jonathan Huntting (1778-1850), a great-grandson of Nathaniel Huntting, was born in Southold, Long Island, N.Y. and attended Yale College. He received theology training on Long Island and served as pastor of the Presbyterian Church of Southold from 1807 to 1828.

Sources

  1. Huntting, T. D. The Hunting, or Huntting Family in America. Sag Harbor, N.Y.: J. H. Hunt, Printer, 1888.

Scope and Contents

The Nathaniel and Jonathan Huntting papers date from 1658 to 1849, with the bulk of the materials from 1695 to 1744, and measure 0.82 linear feet. The collection contains sermons, journals, correspondence, account books, notes, and essays. Items pertaining to Nathaniel Huntting include his sermons from the Presbyterian Church in East Hampton, Long Island, N.Y., a diary of church business, and notes and essays on philosophical, theological, and civic issues. In addition, Huntting's account books and farm records show his agricultural pursuits and transactions with the people of East Hampton. Materials from Jonathan Huntting include correspondence from his tenure at the Presbyterian Church of Southold, Long Island, N.Y. This correspondence mainly discusses the affairs of the church and religious issues. The collection also contains a book of sermons from an unknown source, dating from the 1650s to 1670, and sermons of Samuel Deane of Portland, ME from the early 19th century.

Conditions Governing Access

Open to researchers without restriction.

Preferred Citation

Identification of item, date (if known); Nathaniel and Jonathan Huntting papers, 1974.075, Box and Folder number; Brooklyn Historical Society.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Source and date of acquisition for the collection is unknown. The collection was formally accessioned in 1974.

Related Materials

The Brooklyn Historical Society also holds the genealogical research of Teunis G. Huntting, a descendant of Nathaniel and Jonathan Huntting. See collection 1980.005.

Papers of Jonathan Huntting are also available at the Yale University Divinity School Library, Record Group No. 184.

Collection processed by

Weatherly Stephan

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Repository

Brooklyn Historical Society

Container

Box: 1974.075 Box 2 of 2 (Material Type: Text)
Box: 1974.075 Box 1 of 2 (Material Type: Text)
Center for Brooklyn History
128 Pierrepont Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201