Tudor, John Henry, 1782-1802.

John Henry Tudor was born in Boston on April 13, 1782 to Delia Jarvis Tudor (1753-1843) and William Tudor (1750-1819). His father was a Boston lawyer who had served as Judge Advocate of the Continental Army under George Washington prior to his service in the Massachusetts House of Representatives, in the State Senate, and as secretary of state for the Commonwealth. John Henry had three brothers and two sisters: William (1779-1830), Frederic (1783-1864), Emma Jane (1785-1865), Delia (1787-1861), and Henry James (1791-1864). He received an A.B. from Harvard, where he was a member of the Hasty Pudding Club and the Porcellian Club, in 1800. He enjoyed extensive travel and outdoor recreation with his family throughout his short life and spent much time in their company at Rockwood, the family estate in Lynn, Massachusetts. He died two years after graduation from Harvard, following a long illness and travels to Cuba, South Carolina, and Virginia in attempts to recover his health. Although little published biographical information about Tudor is available, the papers in this collection illustrate his sensitivity, intelligence, and devotion to family.

From the description of Papers of John Henry Tudor, 1795-1802. (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 631677173

John Henry Tudor (1782-1802), son of a prominent Boston family, died only two years after graduating from Harvard College. During his short life he proved a devoted friend, son, and brother. He enjoyed extensive travel and outdoor recreation with his family and spent much time in their company at Rockwood, the family estate in Lynn, Massachusetts. Following a long illness, and travels to Cuba, South Carolina, and Virginia in attempts to recover his health, Tudor died in 1802.

John Henry Tudor was born in Boston on April 13, 1782 to Delia Jarvis Tudor (1753-1843) and William Tudor (1750-1819). His father was a Boston lawyer who had served as Judge Advocate of the Continental Army under George Washington prior to his service in the Massachusetts House of Representatives, the State Senate, and as secretary of state for the Commonwealth. John Henry had three brothers and two sisters: William (1779-1830), Frederic (1783-1864), Emma Jane (1785-1865), Delia (1787-1861), and Henry James (1791-1864). John Henry received an A.B. from Harvard in 1800, where he was a member of the Hasty Pudding Club and the Porcellian Club. He died two years later, following a long illness. Although little published biographical information about Tudor is available, the papers in this collection illustrate his sensitivity, intelligence, and devotion to family.

From the guide to the Papers of John Henry Tudor, 1795-1802, (Harvard University Archives)