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History of Kortright, (Delaware County) New YorkOur database does not include an historic photo for Kortright, (Delaware County) New York, do you have one you would like to contribute? Contact Us! 15% - 35% off all Products ยป The Ready Store Biographies:Biographical Sketch of Clarke Titus Hinman Clarke Titus Hinman, educator, was born in Kortright, N.Y., Aug. 3, 1817. He was graduated at Wesleyan university in 1839, and was licensed to preach by the conference of the M.E. church. He was a teacher in Newbury seminary, Vermont, 1839-42, and principal of that institution, 1844-46; principal of Wesleyan seminary, Albion, Mich., 1846-53; and one of the founders and the first president of Northwestern university, Evanston, Ill., 1853-54. He was married in 1841 to Martha A. Morse, who died Feb. 1, 1858. Ohio Wesleyan conferred upon him the degree of D.D. in 1851. He died in Troy, N.Y., Oct. 21, 1854. |
New York Facts: Delaware County Facts: Seat: DelhiEstablished: 1797 Formed from: Otsego and Ulster Kortright is situated 544 meters above sea level. |