Nathaniel and Jonathan Huntting papers
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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.
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- 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.
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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.
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