Background
Whedon, Daniel Denison was born on March 20, 1808 in Onondaga, New York, United States. Son of Daniel and Clarissa (Root) Whedon.
Whedon, Daniel Denison was born on March 20, 1808 in Onondaga, New York, United States. Son of Daniel and Clarissa (Root) Whedon.
Graduate Hamilton College, 1828. Honorary Doctor of Divinity, Emory and Henry College. Honorary Doctor of Laws, Wesleyan University, 1856.
Joined Methodist Church. Appointed teacher Greek and mental philosophy Oneida Conference Seminary, Cazenovia, New York, 1830-1831. Tutor Hamilton College, 1831.
Professor ancient languages and literature Wesleyan College, Middletown, Connecticut, 1833-1843.
Ordained deacon and elder Methodist Episcopal Church, 1843. Pastor Methodist Church, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, 1843, Rensselaerville, New York, 1845.
Professor logic and philosophy of history University of Michigan, 1845-1852. Opened school, Ravenswood, Long Island, New New York
Editor Methodist Quarterly Review, 1856-1884.
Author: The Freedom of the Will …, 1864. Commentary on Matthew and Mark, 1860, Commentary on the New Testament, 5 volumes, 1866-1875, Commentary on the Old Testament, 7 volumes
Married Eliza Ann Searles, July 15, 1840, 5 children.