Witherspoon, John, 1723-1794

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John Witherspoon became one of the most outspoken supporters of the revolutionary cause, even before the colonies and the British fired the first shots of war in 1775. His radical outlook influenced students at the College of New Jersey (now Princeton) where he was president, including James Madison and Aaron Burr. In 1776, Witherspoon was sent by the State of New Jersey as a delegate to the Continental Congress. Later that year, he signed the Declaration of Independence as one of the delegates representing New Jersey. His political activities were not confined to the national level; he was elected as member of the New Jersey State Legislature for a term of one year in 1783.

From the description of John Witherspoon papers, 1766-[ca. 1841]. (New Jersey Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 53873041

Signer of the Declaration of Independence from New Jersey, Continental Congressman, President of Princeton, Presbyterian minister.

From the description of ALS, 1777 February 3 : Pequia, to Captain Joseph Blewer, Philadelphia. (Copley Press, J S Copley Library). WorldCat record id: 14186721

At this time, John Witherspoon was a delegate from New Jersey to the Continental Congress. William Woodford was a respected general from the French and Indian War.

From the description of Letter to William Woodford, 1779 November 8. (University of Pennsylvania Library). WorldCat record id: 155866523

Presbyterian clergyman and educator.

From the description of Papers, 1766-1784. (New Jersey Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 70955106
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creatorOf Witherspoon, John, 1723-1794. Lectures on criticism : manuscript, 1790. Princeton University Library
referencedIn Stockton, Helen Hamilton Shields, 1864-1949. Some descendents of John Witherspoon who lived in Princeton one hundred years ago, [19--]. Historical Society of Princeton
referencedIn Stockton, Richard, 1764-1828. Degree, 1783 Oct. 7. Historical Society of Princeton
referencedIn Hamilton, James, 1752-1819. James Hamilton collection, 1733-1899. Historical Society of Pennsylvania
creatorOf Agnew, James, d. 1840. Lectures on moral philosophy, 1795. Princeton University Library
creatorOf Witherspoon, John, 1723-1794. Papers. [microform]. University of Iowa Libraries
creatorOf Bussey, Benjamin, 1757-1842. Benjamin Bussey collection, 1767-1872, bulk 1800-1847. William L. Clements Library
creatorOf Hunter, Andrew S. Lectures on moral philosophy, 1771-1772. Princeton University Library
referencedIn United States. Continental Congress. Oath, 1780 Jan. 24-Dec. 8. Rosenbach Museum & Library
referencedIn American Philosophical Society Library. Miscellaneous Manuscripts Collection. 1668-1983. American Philosophical Society
creatorOf Witherspoon, John, 1723-1794. Lectures on criticism, 1790. Princeton University Library
creatorOf Johnson, Robert G. Lectures on moral philosophy, 1786-1789. Princeton University Library
creatorOf Princeton University. University land records, 1752-1976, 1752-1860. Princeton University Library
referencedIn Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924. Letter. 1909 TLS The Filson Historical Society
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creatorOf Dod, Thaddeus, 1740-1793. Lectures on moral philosophy, 1772-1773. Princeton University Library
creatorOf Rosenbach, A. S. W. (Abraham Simon Wolf), 1876-1952,. Signers of the Declaration of Independence autograph collection, 1756-1818. Rosenbach Museum & Library
referencedIn University Land Records, 1752-1981, 1752-1860 Princeton University. Library. Dept. of Rare Books and Special Collections.Seeley G. Mudd Manuscript Library. Princeton University Archives.
referencedIn Sparks, Jared, 1789-1866. Collection of documents concerning the American Revolution, 1740-1866 Houghton Library
creatorOf Dickerson, Samuel Sharp. Lectures on moral philosophy, criticism and chronology, 1790-1791. Princeton University Library
creatorOf Marvine, Antonio. Lectures on eloquence, moral philosophy and chronology, [1787?]. Princeton University Library
referencedIn Pendleton, Philip Clayton, d.1863. Notebook, 1796. Historical Society of Pennsylvania
referencedIn Lecture Notes Collection, 1772-1990 Princeton University. Library. Dept. of Rare Books and Special Collections.Seeley G. Mudd Manuscript Library. Princeton University Archives.
creatorOf Boudinot, Elias, 1740-1821. A journey to Boston in 1809 : manuscript, 1809. Princeton University Library
creatorOf Witherspoon, John, 1723-1794. John Witherspoon papers, 1766-[ca. 1841]. New Jersey Historical Society Library
referencedIn Henry A. Willard II Collection, 1743-1888, (bulk 1770-1840) Library of Congress. Manuscript Division
creatorOf Witherspoon, John, 1723-1794. Diary and accounts, 1768. Princeton University Library
referencedIn Benjamin Bussey collection 1767-1872 1800-1847 Bussey, Benjamin collection William L. Clements Library
referencedIn Woodward, William Wallis,. List of subscribers to the second edition of Witherspoon's works : manuscript, [1801?]. Princeton University Library
referencedIn Buchanan, Roberdeau, 1839-1916,. Collection, 1761-1831. Historical Society of Pennsylvania
creatorOf Colhoun, John Ewing. Lectures on moral philosophy, 1774. Princeton University Library
referencedIn Seeley G. Mudd Manuscript Library. Lecture Notes Collection, 1792-1976. Princeton University Library
referencedIn Autograph albums of Davis R. Marshall [manuscript], ca. 1845-1865. University of Virginia. Library
creatorOf Dickinson, Samuel Sharp. Lectures on moral philosophy, criticism and chronology, 1790-1791. Princeton University Library
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creatorOf Witherspoon, John, 1723-1794. ALS, 1777 February 3 : Pequia, to Captain Joseph Blewer, Philadelphia. Copley Press, J S Copley Library
referencedIn Letters and documents of signers of the Declaration of Independence, 1750-1933. Houghton Library
creatorOf Witherspoon, John, 1723-1794. Manuscript notebook, [1763]. Princeton University Library
creatorOf Witherspoon, John, 1723-1794. Letter to William Woodford, 1779 November 8. University of Pennsylvania Libraries, Van Pelt Library
creatorOf Bradford, William, 1755-1795. Lectures on eloquence : manuscript, [1772?]. Princeton University Library
referencedIn Read family. Papers, 1568-1906 (bulk 1775-1906). Library of Congress
creatorOf United States. Continental Congress. Resolution, 1776 June 19, regarding the examination and imprisonment of William Franklin. Rosenbach Museum & Library
creatorOf Hanna, John A.,. Manuscript lectures upon eloquence and oratory, 1782. Princeton University Library
referencedIn Simms, Charles, 1755-1819. Papers of Charles Simms, 1731-1822. Library of Congress
creatorOf Simm, Hugh, d. 1810. Hugh Simm collection, 1748-1810 (bulk 1768-1784) Princeton University Library
creatorOf Livingston, William, 1723-1790. William Livingston family papers, 1695-1788. Massachusetts Historical Society
creatorOf Witherspoon, John, 1723-1794. In memorian : John Witherspoon. Princeton University Library
creatorOf Dod, Thaddeus, 1740-1793. Lectures on moral philosophy : manuscript, 1772-1773. Princeton University Library
creatorOf Rush, Benjamin, 1746-1813. Papers, 1767, 1783. Presbyterian Historical Society, PHS
referencedIn Smith, Jonathan Bayard, 1742-1812. The Henley Smith Collection, 1686-1903. Library of Congress
referencedIn Frederick M. Dearborn collection of military and political Americana, Part I: The Revolution and the Administration, 1669-1958. Houghton Library
creatorOf Witherspoon, John, 1723-1794. Papers, 1766-1784. New Jersey Historical Society Library
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creatorOf Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790. Letter 1784, April 5, Passy [to] Revd. Dr. [John] Witherspoon. Presbyterian Historical Society, PHS
referencedIn Read Family Papers, 1568-1906, (bulk 1775-1906) Library of Congress. Manuscript Division
referencedIn Bamberger, Louis, 1855-1944,. Autograph collection, 1683-1929. New Jersey Historical Society Library
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referencedIn Beekman, William, 1754-1808. Notebook, 1773. New-York Historical Society
referencedIn Office of the President Records : Jonathan Dickinson to Harold W. Dodds Subgroup, 1746-1999, 1830-1869 Princeton University. Library. Dept. of Rare Books and Special Collections.Seeley G. Mudd Manuscript Library. Princeton University Archives.
referencedIn Duffield, Edward Dickinson, b. 1871. Scotch granite : typescript, [1941?]. Princeton University Library
creatorOf Dod, Thaddeus, 1740-1793. Lectures on moral philosophy : manuscript, 1772-1773. Princeton University Library
creatorOf Witherspoon, John, 1723-1794. ALS, 1790 July 1, to Charles Lee, Alexandria, Va. Rosenbach Museum & Library
creatorOf Witherspoon, John, 1723-1794. ALS, 1787 Feb. 19, Tusculum, N.J., to William Blount and Benjamin Hawkins, [Philadelphia?]. Rosenbach Museum & Library
creatorOf Agnew, James, d. 1840. Lectures on moral philosophy, [179-?] Princeton University Library
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Birth 1723-02-05

Death 1794-11-15

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