The Henry Augustus Boardman Manuscript Collection

Collection

Identifier: SCM 058

Staff Only

Scope and Content

This collection includes correspondence, bound sermons, pamphlets, and talks.

Dates

1833-1876

Language of Materials

English

Access:

There are no special restrictions to access of this collection. It may be examined by library patrons under the normal rules and conditions of Special Collections.

Preferred Citation

The following is the acceptable citation for publication: The Henry Augustus Boardman Manuscript Collection. Special Collections, Princeton Theological Seminary Library.

Chronology

1808 January 9
: Born, Troy, New York
1829
: Graduated, Yale College
1830-1833
: Student, Princeton Theological Seminary
1833 November 8
: Ordained, Third Philadelphia Presbytery
1833-1876
: Pastor, Tenth Church, Philadelphia
1844
: Given honorary doctor of divinity, Marshall, Pennsylvania
1854
: Moderator, Presbyterian General Assembly
1876-1880
: Pastor emeritus, Tenth Church
1880 June 15
: Died, Philadelphia

Biographical Information

Henry Boardman (1808-1880) graduated from Yale College in 1829 and briefly studied law before enrolling at Princeton Seminary in 1830. Soon after graduating in 1833, he was ordained by the Third Presbytery of Philadelphia. Dr. Boardman served the Tenth Presbyterian Church of Philadelphia as its pastor, from 1833 to 1876. He was awarded an honorary Doctor of Divinity degree from Marshall College in 1844, and was elected moderator of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in 1854. From 1835 until 1880 Dr. Boardman served on the Board of Directors of Princeton Seminary.