Portrait of Reverend Seth Storer, 1724 - 1774.

Portrait of Reverend Seth Storer, 1724 - 1774.

Portraits.; Storer, Seth-- 1724-1774.;

Graduated from Harvard circa 1742. Became pastor of the Town Church (now First Parish) circa 1745. Seth Storer was born in Saco ME. He graduated from Harvard in 1720 at the age of eighteen. He had a sister, Mary. Who was carried away by the Indians and grew up near Montreal. He was ordained on July 22, 1724. Seth Storer was the minister for fifty years. There was controversy between the "Western Party" and the old parish. During this time he did not partake in theological strife but tried to be a friend and helper. Portrait by John Smibert. Duplicate of figure 1486 Line # 972.

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