Dean, James, 1748-1823

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Groton, Conn., native who as a child lived for five years among the Oneidas and who attended Dartmouth as a charity student, graduating in 1773.

Under the auspices of Eleazer Wheelock of Dartmouth, James Dean, Levi Frisbie, and another charity student spent the summer of 1774 among the Canadian Indians. Dean's oratorical abilities and his familiarity with the languages and customs of the Iroquois gave him great influence among them; during the Revolution he was instrumental in persuading the Oneidas to support the colonies.

From the description of Letter : Dartmouth College, [Hanover, N.H.], to Stephen Williams, Springfield, [Mass.], 1774 Nov. 12. (Newberry Library). WorldCat record id: 36804321

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associatedWith Dartmouth College corporateBody
associatedWith Deane, S. N. (Sidney Norton), 1878-1943. person
associatedWith Duane, James, 1733-1797. person
associatedWith Edward E. Ayer Manuscript Collection (Newberry Library) corporateBody
associatedWith Gill family family
associatedWith Newberry Library. corporateBody
associatedWith Wheelock, Eleazar, 1711-1779. person
associatedWith Williams, Eunice, 1696-1786. person
correspondedWith Williams, Stephen, 1693-1782 person
associatedWith Young, Frederic. person
Place Name Admin Code Country
New Hampshire--Hanover
Canada
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Indian captivities
Indians of North America
Manuscripts, American
Missionaries
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Birth 1748-08-20

Death 1823-09-10

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