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October 6, 1821
Alexandria Gazette & Daily Advertiser
Alexandria, Virginia
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Harvard College's triennial catalogue lists 4972 graduates, 4622 B.A. recipients; 2800 dead, 1225 ministers (307 alive). Oldest living: Edward A. Holyoke (1746). Few survivors from early classes: 1755 has Adams and Sewall; 1756 includes Timothy Walker.
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HARVARD COLLEGE
From the triennial Catalogue of the graduates of this ancient seat of learning, just published, it appears that 4972 persons have received its honors; that 4622 have proceeded Bachelor of Arts. Of the last number 2800 are numbered with the dead; 1225 were ministers of the Gospel, of whom 307 are still living. The oldest living graduate is the venerable EDWARD A. HOLYOKE, M. D. LL D. who received his first degree in 1746--75 years ago, and is still living, active in his profession, and one of the most distinguished physicians of the United States. Of the six next classes who succeeded him, there is not one living Of the class of 1753, there is but one; of 1754 none: of 1755, two, President Adams and Judge Sewall: of 1756, three one of whom is our respected and venerable townsman, the hon TIMOTHY WALKER who is now the sixth living graduate on the Catalogue.
(Concord (N. H.) Observer
From the triennial Catalogue of the graduates of this ancient seat of learning, just published, it appears that 4972 persons have received its honors; that 4622 have proceeded Bachelor of Arts. Of the last number 2800 are numbered with the dead; 1225 were ministers of the Gospel, of whom 307 are still living. The oldest living graduate is the venerable EDWARD A. HOLYOKE, M. D. LL D. who received his first degree in 1746--75 years ago, and is still living, active in his profession, and one of the most distinguished physicians of the United States. Of the six next classes who succeeded him, there is not one living Of the class of 1753, there is but one; of 1754 none: of 1755, two, President Adams and Judge Sewall: of 1756, three one of whom is our respected and venerable townsman, the hon TIMOTHY WALKER who is now the sixth living graduate on the Catalogue.
(Concord (N. H.) Observer
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Biography
Historical Event
Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
Misfortune
What keywords are associated?
Harvard Graduates
Oldest Alumni
Living Graduates
Ministers
Early Classes
What entities or persons were involved?
Edward A. Holyoke
President Adams
Judge Sewall
Timothy Walker
Where did it happen?
Harvard College
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Key Persons
Edward A. Holyoke
President Adams
Judge Sewall
Timothy Walker
Location
Harvard College
Event Date
1746
Story Details
Triennial catalogue reveals statistics on Harvard graduates: 4972 honored, 4622 B.A.s, 2800 deceased, 1225 ministers (307 living). Oldest living graduate Edward A. Holyoke (1746) active at 75+ years. Few early class survivors: none from 1747-1752, one from 1753, none 1754, two from 1755 (Adams, Sewall), three from 1756 including Timothy Walker.