Education
Dartmouth College; Harvard University.
Dartmouth College; Harvard University.
Torrey was born in Rowley, Massachusetts. He received his education at Dartmouth College and Andover Seminary. Later in his life he was honored by Harvard College with a Doctor of Divinity degree.
Torrey joined the faculty of the University of Vermont in 1827 and remained there until his death.
He was serving as acting president of the university at the time of his death.