Pickering, John, 1777-1846

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Birth 1777
Death 1846
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Biographical notes:

The son of statesman Timothy Pickering, John Pickering was a lawyer and philologist who practiced law in Salem and Boston. He compiled a lexicon of the Greek language (1826) and the first dictionary of Americanisms.

From the description of Letter to Henry Dearborn, 5 February 1836. (Harvard Law School Library). WorldCat record id: 234339494

Pickering (Harvard, A.B., 1796) served as Overseer of Harvard.

From the description of Papers of John Pickering, 1824-1841 (inclusive). (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 76972844

Charles Babbage was a mathematician and inventor.

From the guide to the Charles Babbage selected correspondence, 1827-1871, 1827-1871, (American Philosophical Society)

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  • Calculators
  • Classical education
  • French language
  • Indians of North America
  • Law
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  • Mohegan language
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  • Massachusetts--Salem (as recorded)

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