Webster, Pelatiah, 1726-1795
Variant namesBorn in Lebanon, Connecticut, graduated from Yale in 1746, studied theology, and preached in Greenwich, Massachusetts (1748-1749). Although by 1755 Pelatiah Wester was very successfully engaged in mercantile business in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, he continued his studies and literary work. A patriot, Webster was imprisoned (1778) by the British during the American Revolution. Webster published several essays concerning currency, finance, and the resources of the country.
From the description of Journal of a voiage from Philadelphia to Charleston in So. Carolina : begun May 15, 1765, 1765. (The South Carolina Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 32141409
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| creatorOf | Webster, Pelatiah, 1726-1795. Letters, 1778. | Boston Public Library, Central Library in Copley Square | |
| creatorOf | Perit, Ruth Webster. Record book of the settlement of the estate of Pelatiah Webster, 1795-1799. | Harvard Law School Library Langdell Hall Cambridge, MA 02138 | |
| creatorOf | Webster, Pelatiah, 1726-1795. Journal of a voiage from Philadelphia to Charleston in So. Carolina : begun May 15, 1765, 1765. | South Carolina Historical Society | |
| referencedIn | Johnson, William Samuel, 1727-1819. William Samuel Johnson papers, 1658-1830 (inclusive), 1744-1817 (bulk), [microform]. | Yale University Library | |
| referencedIn | United States Constitution Sesqui-Centennial Celebration (1937 : Philadelphia, Pa.). Papers, 1937. | Historical Society of Pennsylvania |
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| associatedWith | Perit, Ruth Webster. | person |
| associatedWith | United States Constitution Sesqui-Centennial Celebration (1937 : Philadelphia, Pa.) | corporateBody |
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Birth 1725-11-24
Death 1795-09-02
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