Nicholas Loring
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Nicholas Loring | |
|---|---|
| Born | September 1, 1711 |
| Died | July 31, 1763 (aged 51) North Yarmouth, Province of Massachusetts Bay |
| Resting place | Ledge Cemetery, Yarmouth, Maine, U.S. |
| Occupation | Minister |
Nicholas Loring (September 1, 1711 – July 31, 1763) was an American Congregational minister who served as the second pastor of the "Old Ledge" meetinghouse in what was then North Yarmouth, province of Massachusetts Bay (now Yarmouth, Maine). He died while in the 28th year of his tenure.[1]
Loring was born in 1711, the son of John Loring and June Baker.[2] His father died eight years after Nicholas' birth, aged 38.
He graduated from Harvard College in 1732.[2]
Career
In 1736,[3] Loring was ordained the second pastor of the new Meetinghouse under the Ledge, in what was then North Yarmouth, province of Massachusetts Bay (now Yarmouth, Maine). He succeeded Ammi Ruhamah Cutter, who was relieved of his duties due to his liberal theology.[1]
