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November 8, 1796
Gazette Of The United States, & Philadelphia Daily Advertiser
Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
What is this article about?
Rev. Mr. Flagg, born in 1704 in Exeter, N.H., graduated from Harvard in 1725, is the oldest clergyman. At 92, he remains mentally sharp, rides horseback, and expresses patriotic sentiments regarding President Washington's address.
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Exeter, N.H., Oct. 17, 1796.
LONGEVITY. The Rev. Mr. FLAGG, of this town, was born in 1704, graduated at Harvard College, in 1725, and is the oldest clergyman in the catalogue. On Saturday last he rode half a mile on horseback to dine with company. He retains his mental faculties unimpaired; hears and sees well, and reads with great pleasure. He is a sincere patriot in every sense of the word; is very much pleased with the friendly address of our illustrious President, but is sorry for the occasion.
LONGEVITY. The Rev. Mr. FLAGG, of this town, was born in 1704, graduated at Harvard College, in 1725, and is the oldest clergyman in the catalogue. On Saturday last he rode half a mile on horseback to dine with company. He retains his mental faculties unimpaired; hears and sees well, and reads with great pleasure. He is a sincere patriot in every sense of the word; is very much pleased with the friendly address of our illustrious President, but is sorry for the occasion.
What sub-type of article is it?
Biography
Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Survival
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Longevity
Clergyman
Harvard Graduate
Patriotism
Old Age
What entities or persons were involved?
Rev. Mr. Flagg
Where did it happen?
Exeter, N.H.
Story Details
Key Persons
Rev. Mr. Flagg
Location
Exeter, N.H.
Event Date
1796
Story Details
Rev. Mr. Flagg, aged 92, born 1704, Harvard graduate 1725, oldest clergyman, rides horseback, retains faculties, and is a patriot pleased with President's address but sorry for the occasion.