Hobart, John Henry, 1775-1830

Episcopal Bishop of New York.

From the description of John Henry Hobart papers, 1805-1975. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 658042138

John Henry Hobart was born in Philadelphia, Pa. He graduated from the College of New Jersey (now Princeton University) in 1793; returned there in 1795 as a tutor, studied for the ministry, and received the degeree of A.M. in 1796. In 1801 he was ordained priest in New York. His abilities, energy and devotion to Episcopalianism made him a leader of the church. Through his personal influence and his writings he did much to awaken loyalty and a sense of responsibility in clergy and laity and to strenghthen the church which had suffered greatly during the Revolution and the constructive period of the United States.

From the description of Hobart family collection, 1791-1954 (bulk 1791-1837) (Peking University Library). WorldCat record id: 66529916

Episcopal bishop, founder of a Geneva, N.Y. college eventually named for him.

From the description of John Henry Hobart letter to the Reverend Mr. Groswell [manuscript], 1815 November 22. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 694738729

Protestant Episcopal Bishop of New York and founder of Hobart College and the General Theological Seminary; born in Philadelphia the son of merchant and ship's captain Enoch Hobart and Hannah Pratt Hobart.

From the description of John Henry Hobart papers, 1763-1824, n.d. (New York University). WorldCat record id: 58782901

Epithet: Bishop of New York

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