We regret to announce that Sebastian F. Streeter, Esq., so well and favorably known in this city for many years, died at his residence, southeast corner of Charles and Read streets, at one o'clock yesterday morning. Mr. S. only a few days since returned from a mission of mercy to the army in front of Petersburg, whither he had gone with physicians, nurses and all kinds of comforts for the sick and wounded Maryland soldiers. This mission was only one of many of a similar kind undertaken by the deceased, under the auspices of the Governor of Maryland. He returned much broken down by incessant toil, and was shortly afterwards attacked by typhoid or camp fever, which terminated his life as above stated. Mr. Streeter was born in Boston, in 1810, his father, the venerable Sebastian Streeter, the oldest Universalist minister in the Unites States, surviving him, and still residing in that city. He graduated at Harvard University with the highest honors, and at once took steps toward entering the ministry, but circumstances occurred which changed his mind, and at an early age he came to Baltimore, where he engaged in literary pursuits, and soon became a favorite teacher.
In 1834 Mr. S. went from Baltimore to Richmond, Va., where in connection with his brother, Leander Streeter, he established a paper called The Star, but it not proving a success, he returned to Baltimore, where he became associated with Messrs. Skinner & Tenny, in the publication of The transcript. He continued in this connection for some time, when the name of the paper was changed to The Post, when he retired and established the well known female seminary, which, assisted by his accomplished wife, he conducted with eminent success up to the time of his death. During the time he edited The Transcript he was looked upon as a ready and finished writer, and was ever known by all who formed his acquaintance, to be an accomplished, high minded gentleman. In addition to his many literary productions, Mr. Streeter was the author of a large number of the hymns now used by the Universalist Church, a religion to which he was devotedly attached, and to the advancement of which for many years he devoted all the energies of his vigorous mind.
The deceased was for many years a member of the board of school commissioners, always taking an active part in all matters looking to the advancement of the cause of education, and from his practical knowledge of the subject was looked upon as one of the most useful members of the board. During the past two years he ably represented the eleventh ward in the first branch of the city council. On the formation of the Union relief association in this city, Mr. Streeter became its president, a position which he continued to fill up to his death, and he has been incessant in his labors in alleviating the suffering and distress of sick and wounded soldiers. Mr. Streeter was also the president of the Grand Council of the Union Leagues of Maryland, a meeting was held last evening to take suitable measures in reference to his death. He was also a prominent member of the Maryland Historical Society, and one of the board to adjust the claims of enlisted slaves.
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The Sun, Baltimore, MD, Thursday, August 25, 1864, P 1 (GenealogyBank.com)
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The funeral of S. F. Streeter, Esq., took place at 5 o'clock yesterday afternoon, from his late residence, southeast corner of Charles and Read streets. The religious services were performed by the Rev. Mr. Bowen, of the First Independent Unitarian Church. Sermons were preached by the Rev. Mr. Bowen and also by the Rev. Dr. Morris, of the Lutheran Church. The Rev. Dr. Dalrymple was also present, assisted in the religious exercises.
Three companies of the 194th Penna. Infantry, under the command of Major Jenkins were detailed by Major Gen. Wallace, as a guard of honor. They were drawn up in a line along Charles street, in front of the residence of the deceased. The mayor and city council, the school board, a number of the members of the Union Leagues, together with many other citizens and strangers were present.
After the coffin was placed in the hearse the military took the right of the line and proceeded out Charles street, followed by the Union Leagues, then by the City Council and school board in hacks, then the clergy and ex-Governor Hicks, Mayor Chapman, Colonel Denison and others; then the hearse, followed by a number of carriages in which were relatives and friends of the deceased. After the cortege was form, they moved out Charles street to John, and hence to Greenmount Cemetery, where the remains were placed in Mr. John H. Weaver's private vault.
The band of the Second United States Infantry, stationed at Fort McHenry, was sent by General Morris to attend the funeral, and performed music appropriate to the occasion.
The body of the deceased had been embalmed by Mr. James H. Weaver, and the face was very life like. The funeral was under the supervision of Mr. John H. Weaver, while the carriage were supplied by Messrs. Durham & McKeever. The following named gentlemen acted as pall-bearers: - James Young, president of the first branch City Council; Samuel Duer, president second branch City Council; Hon. Judge Bond, Mr. John Needles, Mr. P. G. Sauerwein and Mr. Evans Rogers.
The Sun, Baltimore, MD, Saturday, August 27, 1864, P 1 (GenealogyBank.com)
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Wife - Emily [Elizabeth] Morton Streeter, Born ~ 1816, Mass. and died in Danvers, Mass., 11 Oct 1888
Daughter - Caroline Streeter Beal, Born ~ 1836, Mass., and died as Caroline Streeter at Brookline, Mass. on 18 Feb 1897. In 1880 her mother was living with her and her Beal children.
1860 Census has Sebastian Streeter born in New Hampshire
In 1834 Mr. S. went from Baltimore to Richmond, Va., where in connection with his brother, Leander Streeter, he established a paper called The Star, but it not proving a success, he returned to Baltimore, where he became associated with Messrs. Skinner & Tenny, in the publication of The transcript. He continued in this connection for some time, when the name of the paper was changed to The Post, when he retired and established the well known female seminary, which, assisted by his accomplished wife, he conducted with eminent success up to the time of his death. During the time he edited The Transcript he was looked upon as a ready and finished writer, and was ever known by all who formed his acquaintance, to be an accomplished, high minded gentleman. In addition to his many literary productions, Mr. Streeter was the author of a large number of the hymns now used by the Universalist Church, a religion to which he was devotedly attached, and to the advancement of which for many years he devoted all the energies of his vigorous mind.
The deceased was for many years a member of the board of school commissioners, always taking an active part in all matters looking to the advancement of the cause of education, and from his practical knowledge of the subject was looked upon as one of the most useful members of the board. During the past two years he ably represented the eleventh ward in the first branch of the city council. On the formation of the Union relief association in this city, Mr. Streeter became its president, a position which he continued to fill up to his death, and he has been incessant in his labors in alleviating the suffering and distress of sick and wounded soldiers. Mr. Streeter was also the president of the Grand Council of the Union Leagues of Maryland, a meeting was held last evening to take suitable measures in reference to his death. He was also a prominent member of the Maryland Historical Society, and one of the board to adjust the claims of enlisted slaves.
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The Sun, Baltimore, MD, Thursday, August 25, 1864, P 1 (GenealogyBank.com)
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The funeral of S. F. Streeter, Esq., took place at 5 o'clock yesterday afternoon, from his late residence, southeast corner of Charles and Read streets. The religious services were performed by the Rev. Mr. Bowen, of the First Independent Unitarian Church. Sermons were preached by the Rev. Mr. Bowen and also by the Rev. Dr. Morris, of the Lutheran Church. The Rev. Dr. Dalrymple was also present, assisted in the religious exercises.
Three companies of the 194th Penna. Infantry, under the command of Major Jenkins were detailed by Major Gen. Wallace, as a guard of honor. They were drawn up in a line along Charles street, in front of the residence of the deceased. The mayor and city council, the school board, a number of the members of the Union Leagues, together with many other citizens and strangers were present.
After the coffin was placed in the hearse the military took the right of the line and proceeded out Charles street, followed by the Union Leagues, then by the City Council and school board in hacks, then the clergy and ex-Governor Hicks, Mayor Chapman, Colonel Denison and others; then the hearse, followed by a number of carriages in which were relatives and friends of the deceased. After the cortege was form, they moved out Charles street to John, and hence to Greenmount Cemetery, where the remains were placed in Mr. John H. Weaver's private vault.
The band of the Second United States Infantry, stationed at Fort McHenry, was sent by General Morris to attend the funeral, and performed music appropriate to the occasion.
The body of the deceased had been embalmed by Mr. James H. Weaver, and the face was very life like. The funeral was under the supervision of Mr. John H. Weaver, while the carriage were supplied by Messrs. Durham & McKeever. The following named gentlemen acted as pall-bearers: - James Young, president of the first branch City Council; Samuel Duer, president second branch City Council; Hon. Judge Bond, Mr. John Needles, Mr. P. G. Sauerwein and Mr. Evans Rogers.
The Sun, Baltimore, MD, Saturday, August 27, 1864, P 1 (GenealogyBank.com)
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Wife - Emily [Elizabeth] Morton Streeter, Born ~ 1816, Mass. and died in Danvers, Mass., 11 Oct 1888
Daughter - Caroline Streeter Beal, Born ~ 1836, Mass., and died as Caroline Streeter at Brookline, Mass. on 18 Feb 1897. In 1880 her mother was living with her and her Beal children.
1860 Census has Sebastian Streeter born in New Hampshire
We regret to announce that Sebastian F. Streeter, Esq., so well and favorably known in this city for many years, died at his residence, southeast corner of Charles and Read streets, at one o'clock yesterday morning. Mr. S. only a few days since returned from a mission of mercy to the army in front of Petersburg, whither he had gone with physicians, nurses and all kinds of comforts for the sick and wounded Maryland soldiers. This mission was only one of many of a similar kind undertaken by the deceased, under the auspices of the Governor of Maryland. He returned much broken down by incessant toil, and was shortly afterwards attacked by typhoid or camp fever, which terminated his life as above stated. Mr. Streeter was born in Boston, in 1810, his father, the venerable Sebastian Streeter, the oldest Universalist minister in the Unites States, surviving him, and still residing in that city. He graduated at Harvard University with the highest honors, and at once took steps toward entering the ministry, but circumstances occurred which changed his mind, and at an early age he came to Baltimore, where he engaged in literary pursuits, and soon became a favorite teacher.
In 1834 Mr. S. went from Baltimore to Richmond, Va., where in connection with his brother, Leander Streeter, he established a paper called The Star, but it not proving a success, he returned to Baltimore, where he became associated with Messrs. Skinner & Tenny, in the publication of The transcript. He continued in this connection for some time, when the name of the paper was changed to The Post, when he retired and established the well known female seminary, which, assisted by his accomplished wife, he conducted with eminent success up to the time of his death. During the time he edited The Transcript he was looked upon as a ready and finished writer, and was ever known by all who formed his acquaintance, to be an accomplished, high minded gentleman. In addition to his many literary productions, Mr. Streeter was the author of a large number of the hymns now used by the Universalist Church, a religion to which he was devotedly attached, and to the advancement of which for many years he devoted all the energies of his vigorous mind.
The deceased was for many years a member of the board of school commissioners, always taking an active part in all matters looking to the advancement of the cause of education, and from his practical knowledge of the subject was looked upon as one of the most useful members of the board. During the past two years he ably represented the eleventh ward in the first branch of the city council. On the formation of the Union relief association in this city, Mr. Streeter became its president, a position which he continued to fill up to his death, and he has been incessant in his labors in alleviating the suffering and distress of sick and wounded soldiers. Mr. Streeter was also the president of the Grand Council of the Union Leagues of Maryland, a meeting was held last evening to take suitable measures in reference to his death. He was also a prominent member of the Maryland Historical Society, and one of the board to adjust the claims of enlisted slaves.
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The Sun, Baltimore, MD, Thursday, August 25, 1864, P 1 (GenealogyBank.com)
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The funeral of S. F. Streeter, Esq., took place at 5 o'clock yesterday afternoon, from his late residence, southeast corner of Charles and Read streets. The religious services were performed by the Rev. Mr. Bowen, of the First Independent Unitarian Church. Sermons were preached by the Rev. Mr. Bowen and also by the Rev. Dr. Morris, of the Lutheran Church. The Rev. Dr. Dalrymple was also present, assisted in the religious exercises.
Three companies of the 194th Penna. Infantry, under the command of Major Jenkins were detailed by Major Gen. Wallace, as a guard of honor. They were drawn up in a line along Charles street, in front of the residence of the deceased. The mayor and city council, the school board, a number of the members of the Union Leagues, together with many other citizens and strangers were present.
After the coffin was placed in the hearse the military took the right of the line and proceeded out Charles street, followed by the Union Leagues, then by the City Council and school board in hacks, then the clergy and ex-Governor Hicks, Mayor Chapman, Colonel Denison and others; then the hearse, followed by a number of carriages in which were relatives and friends of the deceased. After the cortege was form, they moved out Charles street to John, and hence to Greenmount Cemetery, where the remains were placed in Mr. John H. Weaver's private vault.
The band of the Second United States Infantry, stationed at Fort McHenry, was sent by General Morris to attend the funeral, and performed music appropriate to the occasion.
The body of the deceased had been embalmed by Mr. James H. Weaver, and the face was very life like. The funeral was under the supervision of Mr. John H. Weaver, while the carriage were supplied by Messrs. Durham & McKeever. The following named gentlemen acted as pall-bearers: - James Young, president of the first branch City Council; Samuel Duer, president second branch City Council; Hon. Judge Bond, Mr. John Needles, Mr. P. G. Sauerwein and Mr. Evans Rogers.
The Sun, Baltimore, MD, Saturday, August 27, 1864, P 1 (GenealogyBank.com)
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Wife - Emily [Elizabeth] Morton Streeter, Born ~ 1816, Mass. and died in Danvers, Mass., 11 Oct 1888
Daughter - Caroline Streeter Beal, Born ~ 1836, Mass., and died as Caroline Streeter at Brookline, Mass. on 18 Feb 1897. In 1880 her mother was living with her and her Beal children.
1860 Census has Sebastian Streeter born in New Hampshire
In 1834 Mr. S. went from Baltimore to Richmond, Va., where in connection with his brother, Leander Streeter, he established a paper called The Star, but it not proving a success, he returned to Baltimore, where he became associated with Messrs. Skinner & Tenny, in the publication of The transcript. He continued in this connection for some time, when the name of the paper was changed to The Post, when he retired and established the well known female seminary, which, assisted by his accomplished wife, he conducted with eminent success up to the time of his death. During the time he edited The Transcript he was looked upon as a ready and finished writer, and was ever known by all who formed his acquaintance, to be an accomplished, high minded gentleman. In addition to his many literary productions, Mr. Streeter was the author of a large number of the hymns now used by the Universalist Church, a religion to which he was devotedly attached, and to the advancement of which for many years he devoted all the energies of his vigorous mind.
The deceased was for many years a member of the board of school commissioners, always taking an active part in all matters looking to the advancement of the cause of education, and from his practical knowledge of the subject was looked upon as one of the most useful members of the board. During the past two years he ably represented the eleventh ward in the first branch of the city council. On the formation of the Union relief association in this city, Mr. Streeter became its president, a position which he continued to fill up to his death, and he has been incessant in his labors in alleviating the suffering and distress of sick and wounded soldiers. Mr. Streeter was also the president of the Grand Council of the Union Leagues of Maryland, a meeting was held last evening to take suitable measures in reference to his death. He was also a prominent member of the Maryland Historical Society, and one of the board to adjust the claims of enlisted slaves.
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The Sun, Baltimore, MD, Thursday, August 25, 1864, P 1 (GenealogyBank.com)
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The funeral of S. F. Streeter, Esq., took place at 5 o'clock yesterday afternoon, from his late residence, southeast corner of Charles and Read streets. The religious services were performed by the Rev. Mr. Bowen, of the First Independent Unitarian Church. Sermons were preached by the Rev. Mr. Bowen and also by the Rev. Dr. Morris, of the Lutheran Church. The Rev. Dr. Dalrymple was also present, assisted in the religious exercises.
Three companies of the 194th Penna. Infantry, under the command of Major Jenkins were detailed by Major Gen. Wallace, as a guard of honor. They were drawn up in a line along Charles street, in front of the residence of the deceased. The mayor and city council, the school board, a number of the members of the Union Leagues, together with many other citizens and strangers were present.
After the coffin was placed in the hearse the military took the right of the line and proceeded out Charles street, followed by the Union Leagues, then by the City Council and school board in hacks, then the clergy and ex-Governor Hicks, Mayor Chapman, Colonel Denison and others; then the hearse, followed by a number of carriages in which were relatives and friends of the deceased. After the cortege was form, they moved out Charles street to John, and hence to Greenmount Cemetery, where the remains were placed in Mr. John H. Weaver's private vault.
The band of the Second United States Infantry, stationed at Fort McHenry, was sent by General Morris to attend the funeral, and performed music appropriate to the occasion.
The body of the deceased had been embalmed by Mr. James H. Weaver, and the face was very life like. The funeral was under the supervision of Mr. John H. Weaver, while the carriage were supplied by Messrs. Durham & McKeever. The following named gentlemen acted as pall-bearers: - James Young, president of the first branch City Council; Samuel Duer, president second branch City Council; Hon. Judge Bond, Mr. John Needles, Mr. P. G. Sauerwein and Mr. Evans Rogers.
The Sun, Baltimore, MD, Saturday, August 27, 1864, P 1 (GenealogyBank.com)
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Wife - Emily [Elizabeth] Morton Streeter, Born ~ 1816, Mass. and died in Danvers, Mass., 11 Oct 1888
Daughter - Caroline Streeter Beal, Born ~ 1836, Mass., and died as Caroline Streeter at Brookline, Mass. on 18 Feb 1897. In 1880 her mother was living with her and her Beal children.
1860 Census has Sebastian Streeter born in New Hampshire
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