Wheelock, John, 1754-1817

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Dates:
Birth 1754-01-28
Death 1817-04-04

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John Wheelock was born in Lebanon, Conn. in 1754. He attended Yale University for three years, then transferred to Dartmouth College and graduated in 1771 with the first class. He succeeded his father, Eleazar Wheelock, as president of the Dartmouth College in 1779. He died in 1817.

From the description of Papers, 1772-1829. (Dartmouth College Library). WorldCat record id: 237296584

Educator. President, Dartmouth College, 1779-1815.

From the description of Letter, [17--], with letter by Frederick Chase to William Allen, 1888 April 14. (Dartmouth College Library). WorldCat record id: 239692809

President of Dartmouth College.

From the description of Copy of an autograph letter signed in the hand of Noah Webster : Dartmouth College, to Noah Webster, 1806 Aug. 4. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270589112

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  • Hanover (N.H.) (as recorded)
  • New Hampshire (as recorded)
  • United States (as recorded)
  • Vermont (as recorded)
  • New Hampshire--Hanover (as recorded)

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