Person:Lynde Huntington (1)

"1. 3. 6. 2. 4. 4. Lynde Huntington, born March 22, 1767, in Lebanon, Conn. He graduated at Yale, in 1788, and was ordained pastor of the Congregational church in Branford, Conn., October 28, 1795. He married, June 15, 1796, Anna, widow of Rev. Jason Atwater, his predecessor, in Branford, and daughter of Rev. Warham and Ann Williams, her mother being a daughter of Rev. Samuel Hall, of Cheshire. Her paternal grandparents were the Rev. Dr. Stephen and Abigail (Davenport) Williams, of Springfield, Mass. His early ministry was one of promise, but a lingering disease soon set in, and prematurely terminated his period of earthly labor; not, however, until this record of his character and usefulness could be truthfully drawn; 'Possessing a sound mind, the spirit of love and the wisdom of the prudent, he preached Christian doctrines and duties in their connection with all fidelity, was incessant in pastoral labors and an example to the Hock. Entirely resigned, under a lingering illness he died in faith, September 19, 1804.'"

"Biographical Sketches, 1788

Lynde Huntington, the eldest son of Oliver Huntington, a farmer and shoemaker of Lebanon, Connecticut, and nephew of the Hon. Samuel Huntington (Yale 1743), was born in Lebanon on March 22, 1767. His mother was Anne, sister of William Lynde (Yale 1760), of Saybrook, Connecticut. He united with the College Church on profession of his faith at the end of his Sophomore year; but religious doubts delayed for some time his entrance on professional study. He finally studied theology, and was licensed to preach by the Windham Association of Ministers in May, 1793.

In the summer of 1795 he was called to the pastoral charge of the First Congregational Church and Society in Branford, Connecticut, on £95 salary, and he was there ordained on October 28 of the same year.

On June 15, 1796, he married Anna (Williams), the widow of his predecessor, the Rev. Jason Atwater (Yale 1781), who died in June, 1794. Their children were two daughters and one son. Dr. David L. Huntington (Yale 1855) was a grandson.

His early ministry was full of promise, but in February, 1804, consumptive symptoms set in, which terminated his life on September 19, 1804, in his 38th year.

His widow next married the Rev. Joseph Barker (Yale 1771), of Middleborough, Massachusetts, and died, a widow, in Branford on May 15, 1832, in her 81st year.

Mr. Huntington's talents were of a superior order, and he pursued his labors with great plainness and personal fidelity. As he was strongly Calvinistic in his doctrine, his preaching disturbed some of his hearers, and there were consequently some secessions from the Society. He admitted forty-eight persons to the church."

"Huntington, … Lynde [s. Oliver & Anne] b.[____] [1:208]"

"Huntington, … Lynd, bp. Mar. 29, 1767 [4:62]"
"Huntington, … Lynde, adm. ch. [1775] [1795, since that was when he was ordained] from Yale College [5:89]"
"Huntington, … Lynde, adm. ch. [____] from Yale College [7:8]"

"Huntington, … Lynde, rec. vote Aug.7, 1793 [probably 1795] to become minister [2:14]"
"Huntington, … Lynde, received vote Aug. 7, 1795 and Aug. 18, 1795 to become minister [2:15-16]"
"Huntington, … Lynde, ord. Oct. 28, 1795 [2:17]"
"Huntington, … Lynde, ord. Oct. 28, 1795 [2:18]"
"Huntington, … Lynde, Rev., bd. Sept. 20, 1804, Æ 38 [2:49]"

"In | memory of the | Rev Lynd Huntington | Born at Norwich Mar 22 1767 and | Ordained Pastor of the First Church | in Branford | Oct 28 1795 [remainder not legible]"