Background
Durant, Henry Fowle was born on February 20, 1822 in Hanover, New Hampshire, United States. Son of William and Harriet (Fowle) Smith.
Durant, Henry Fowle was born on February 20, 1822 in Hanover, New Hampshire, United States. Son of William and Harriet (Fowle) Smith.
Graduated from Harvard, 1842. Read law with father.
Bar, 1843; practiced in Lowell, Massachusetts, 1843-1848, Boston, 1848-1863. Sought solace in religion after death of his son. Held revival meetings
Trustee Mount Holyoke, 1867.
Founded Wellesley College, 1870, served in various administrative capacities rest of his life.
Married Pauline Adeline Fowle, May 23, 1854, at least 2 children, Henry F., Pauline C. Admitted to Massachusetts.