Reverend Abraham Pierson (1641-1707) was the first rector, from 1701 to 1707 of the Collegiate School — which later become Yale University. Born in South Hampton, New York. Events The Long Parliament passes a series of legislation designed to contain Charles Is absolutist tendencies. ... Events January 1 - John V is crowned King of Portugal March 26 - The Act of Union becomes law, making the separate Kingdoms of England and Scotland into one country, the Kingdom of Great Britain. ... The word rector (ruler, from the Latin regere) has a number of different meanings. ... Events January 18 - Frederick I becomes King of Prussia. ... Events January 1 - John V is crowned King of Portugal March 26 - The Act of Union becomes law, making the separate Kingdoms of England and Scotland into one country, the Kingdom of Great Britain. ... This article is about the institution of higher learning in the United States. ...
Succeeded by: Samuel Andrew This article is about the institution of higher learning in the United States. ... Samuel Andrew (1656 - 1738) was a American Congregational clergyman and educator. ...
The widow Abigail accepted the trust, and gave bond as Executrix with AbrahamPierson (the son) as surety.
Pierson referred to his wife, and his appointment of her as sole Executrix would be unusual for that period if she were a second wife and not the mother of the children.
Abraham died on 9 Aug 1678 in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey.
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