Background
Colman, Benjamin was born on October 19, 1673 in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Son of William and Elizabeth Colman.
Benjamin Colman
October 19, 1673 (age 73)
In England, 1695-1699. Ordained to ministry by London Presbytery, 1699. Pastor Brattle Street Church, Boston, 1699-1747. Fellow Harvard, 1717-1728, overseer, 1728-1747. Led liberal Presbyns. in conflict with Congregationalists over proper procedure of worship until conciliation between the factions in 1700.
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Education
Graduated from Harvard, 1692, A.M., 1695. Honorary Doctor of Divinity, U. Glasgow (Scotland), 1731.
Career
In England, 1695-1699. Ordained to ministry by London Presbytery, 1699. Pastor Brattle Street Church, Boston, 1699-1747.
Fellow Harvard, 1717-1728, overseer, 1728-1747. Led liberal Presbyns. in conflict with Congregationalists over proper procedure of worship until conciliation between the factions in 1700.
Connections
Married Jane Clark, October 5, 1700. Married second, Sarah (Crisp) Clark, May 6, 1732.
