Today in OSC History: On January 23, 1764, Old South Church member Thomas Hubbard resigned as Deacon of the church after 25 years of service. A Harvard College graduate, Hubbard served as treasurer of his alma mater for over 20 years. He also served as Commissary General of the Province of Massachusetts Bay from 1759-1771. Hubbard was a successful merchant and lived in a “fine mansion” on Summer Street. Insight into colonial shipping can be found within the “Hubbard Papers” at New England Historic Genealogical Society. Did you know? Old South Church member Phillis Wheatley wrote a poem upon the death of Hubbard’s second daughter. Excerpt from To the Honble Thomas Hubbard, Esq; on the death of Mrs. Thankful Leonard: Let Recollection bear a tender part To sooth and calm the tortures of your heart: To still the tempest of tumultous grief; To give the heav’nly Nectar of relief; Ah! cease, no more her unknown bliss bemoan!
Posted on: Fri, 24 Jan 2014 01:25:49 +0000
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