Linn, John, 1749-1820

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John Linn, b. 1749 in Adams County, PA.; married Mary Gettys of Shermans Valley, daughter of the founder of Gettysburg; Prepared for college under the Rev. Dr. Robert Smith at Piquea, PA.; graduated Princeton, Sept. 1773; studied theology under the Rev. Dr. Robert Cooper of Middle Spring, PA.; licensed by the Presbytery of Fonegal Dec. 1776; Pastor of Church at Sherman's Valley, Cumberland County, PA., 1778-1820; died 1820 in Sherman's Valley, PA.

From the description of Sermon : manuscript, [1773]. (Peking University Library). WorldCat record id: 49371216

From the description of The importance of religion : manuscript sermon, [1773]. (Peking University Library). WorldCat record id: 60354706

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Pennsylvania
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Christianity
Church history 18th century
Presbyterian Church
Sermons, American
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Birth 1749

Death 1820

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