Charles Kittredge papers

Collection — Box: 1

Identifier: 2019-023

Staff Only

Content Description

This collection documents the life and career of Reverend Charles Kittredge. The collection dates from 1793 to 1889, and includes letters, school papers, and professional documents related to his career in the ministry. Educated at Bradford Academy, Dartmouth College and Andover Theological Seminary, Kittredge served as pastor at the Presbyterian churches in Greece and Parma, New York for many years.

Dates

Creation: 1793-1889; Undated

Conditions Governing Access

There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the collection.

Conditions Governing Use

Permission to publish, reproduce, distribute, or use in any current or future manifestations must be obtained in writing from the Rochester Public Library Local History and Genealogy Division.

Biographical Note

Charles Kittredge was born August 1, 1808 in Newburyport, Essex County, Massachusetts. After attending Bradford Academy, Dartmouth College and the Andover Theological Seminary, he was licensed as a preacher in the Presbyterian Church in 1838. It appears he spent time preaching in New England, as he married Sarah Walker at Spencer, Massachusetts in 1845. In the following years, he moved to Greece, New York, where he served as pastor of the Greece and Parma Presbyterian churches. Unfortunately, details of his time in Greece have been difficult to find. It is clear that the Kittredges had no children, that Charles did travel a substantial amount, and that Sarah owned property of her own in Clarkson, New York. It appears that late in life, Charles and Sarah moved to Charleston, New York (Montgomery, County). It was there that Charles Kittredge passed away on September 16, 1880. His wife continued to live in Charleston until her passing on February 27, 1899. They are buried together in West Clarkson Cemetery, Clarkson, New York.

Extent

.217 Cubic Feet (One legal-size document box.) ; 15x10x5

.217 Cubic Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

This collection consists of the papers of Reverend Charles Kittredge, a Presbyterian minister in Greece, New York. The records were created between 1793 and 1889. They consist of letters, school papers, and professional documents related to his career in the ministry.

Arrangement

This collection consists of four folders in a single box.

Bibliography

Find A Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 13 August 2019), memorial page for Charles Kittredge (1 Aug 1808–16 Sep 1880), Find A Grave Memorial no. 146516885, ; Maintained by Tami Glock (contributor 46872676) Unknown. Find A Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 13 August 2019), memorial page for Rev. Charles Kittredge (1 Aug 1808–16 Sep 1880), Find A Grave Memorial no. 21909923, citing West Clarkson Cemetery, Clarkson, Monroe County, New York, USA ; Maintained by Barbara LeClaire (contributor 46903377) . Find A Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 13 August 2019), memorial page for Sarah Walker Kittredge (23 Dec 1811–27 Feb 1899), Find A Grave Memorial no. 21909924, citing West Clarkson Cemetery, Clarkson, Monroe County, New York, USA ; Maintained by Barbara LeClaire (contributor 46903377) . Minutes of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the United States of America, 1840. New York, NY: Daniel Fanshaw, 1841.