William Tennent, Sr. (1673-1746) Presbyterian clergymen and educator, was born either in Ireland or Scotland; received an M.A. from the University of Edinburgh in 1693. In 1704 he entered the Anglican ministry and was ordained in the Church of England in Ireland. When in 1718 he migrated to America, he immediately applied for admission and was received into the ministry of the Presbyterian Church by the General Synod Philadelphia. From 1720 to 1727 he served pastorates in the Province of New York. In 1727 he became pastor at Neshaminy in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. In the late 1720s he began teaching young men preparing for the Presbyterian ministry. He eventually, in 1727, erected a log building to house his school--the famous Log College. Tennent sided with the New Side party during the schism, and his oldest son, Gilbert, became an influential New Side leader and a major revivalist of the Great Awakening.
From the description of Papers, ca. 1717-1740. (Presbyterian Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 24463987
