Luther Doak

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 1850, Jefferson Co, Tennessee
• Census: 1860, Henderson Mills, Greene Co, Tennessee
• Census: 1870, Ringgold, Catoosa Co, Georgia
• Census: 1880, Blackstock, Catoosa Co, Georgia

Notes:

Source: Brief History of the Snyod of Tennessee, from 1817 to 1877, by John Edminston Alexander

Tusculum College
The records of the Trustees of this institution for twenty-one years from the date of its charter, 1844, till 1865, have been lost. Hence we can record but little concerning that important period of its history.

Its origin was as follows: In 1818, the Rev. Samuel Doak, D.D., resigned the presidency of Washington College, and removed to Tusculum, in Greene county, where he opened a private school which he named Tusculum Academy. Here he taught for twelve years, and gave a good practical education to sixty or seventy pupils, many of whom filled important public positions in this and adjoining States. At his death, December 12, 1830, the Academy was suspended until 1835, when his son, the Rev. Samuel W. Doak, reopened it with an attendance of only four students. He was however so successful that the attendance rose to seventy in 1840. Subsequently competing schools reduced the attendance at Tusculum to about fifty students for some years. In 1842, a Board of Trustees of Tusculum Academy was incorporated with all the powers usually granted to colleges, and two years later (1844) the Legislature changed the name from Tusculum Academy to Tusculum College. From a catalogue issued in 1846, we learn that the aggregate attendance in the eleven years, 1835-46, had been 315; that seven of these had graduated, fifteen had entered the ministry, twenty-seven had become physicians, and eight, as lawyers, had been admitted to the bar.

The Faculty in 1846 were: Rev. Samuel W. Doak, President and Professor of Languages, Natural and Moral Sciences, and Belleslettres; Rev. John W.K. Doak, Vice-President and Professor of Languages; Mr. Henry S. Stewart, Professor of Mathematics.

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Census:
John Whitfield Keith Doak
J.W.R. Doak 35 1815 TN
Dist 13 Jefferson co
J W R Doak 35
Margaret Doak 29
Richard Doak 4
Eliza Doak 2
Luther Doak 0


Census:
1860 Henderson Mills, Greene Co, Tennessee
27 Jun 1860
residence 401
Doak John W. K. 45 physician 2500/400 Tennessee
Doak Margaret 40 Tennessee
Doak Richard W. 14 Tennessee
Doak Eliza 12 Tennessee
Doak Edward W. 8 Tennessee
Doak Sarah J. 5 Tennesse
Doak Mary L. 3 Tennessee
Doak Martha 2/12 Tennessee

residence 403
Samuel S. Doak 1831 Virginia
Julie M. 35 Virginia
Mabell 1 Tennessee

residence 404
Mathew S Doak 25 Tennessee
Margaret R Doak 23 VA
Charles S Doak 1 Tennessee
Saml W Doak 75 Tennessee
Sarah H Doak 69 Tennessee
Joseph Jacker 26 Tennessee
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Census:
Doke John W.W. 55 farmer 1500/358 Tennessee
Margaret 49 Tennessee
Richard W. farming TN
Elizabeth A. 22
Edward W. 17
Sarah J. 15
Mary J. 13
Martha E.
Luther 7

Census:
Doak, John W.K. 65
Margaret 59
Richard W. 34
Eliza A. 32
William E. 27
Sarah J. 25
Calvin L. 17

John married Margaret West on 27 Mar 1845 in Greene Co, Tennessee. Margaret was born on 14 Feb 1821 in Greeneville, Greene Co, Tennessee; died on 12 Jul 1903 in Tunnel Hill, Whitfield Co, Georgia; was buried in Tunnel Hill Cem, Tunnel Hill, Whitfield Co, Georgia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Education: Princeton University
• Other-Begin: Aft 1818, Tusculum College, Greene Co, North Carolina
• Census: 1830, Greene Co, Tennessee
• Census: 1840, Greene Co, Tennessee
• Census: 1850, Greene Co, Tennessee

Notes:

Other-Begin:
He (Samuel Doak, D.D.) resigned his presidency in 1818, and was succeeded by his son, Rev. John M. Doak. He then moved into the neighborhood of Mount Bethel church, in Greene County, and opened what he called Tusculum Academy, which grew into Tuculum College under the management of his son, Samuel Whitfield Doak.
pg 134 - The Scotch-Irish in America: Proceedings of the Scoth... Vol 9, Part 1900


Census:
Name: S W Dook
[L W Doak]
Home in 1830 (City, County, State): Greene, Tennessee
Free White Persons - Males - Under 5: 1
Free White Persons - Males - 5 thru 9: 1
Free White Persons - Males - 10 thru 14: 2
Free White Persons - Males - 15 thru 19: 1
Free White Persons - Males - 20 thru 29: 4
Free White Persons - Males - 40 thru 49: 1
Free White Persons - Males - 80 thru 89: 1
Free White Persons - Females - Under 5: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 10 thru 14: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 30 thru 39: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 70 thru 79: 1
Slaves - Males - 24 thru 35: 1
Slaves - Males - 36 thru 54: 1
Slaves - Females - 10 thru 23: 3
Slaves - Females - 24 thru 35: 1
Slaves - Females - 36 thru 54: 1
Free White Persons - Under 20: 7
Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 6
Total Free White Persons: 15
Total Slaves: 7
Total - All Persons (Free White, Slaves, Free Colored): 22



Census:
Name: Samuel W Doak
Home in 1840 (City, County, State): Greene, Tennessee
Free White Persons - Males - 5 thru 9: 1
Free White Persons - Males - 10 thru 14: 1
Free White Persons - Males - 15 thru 19: 2
Free White Persons - Males - 20 thru 29: 5
Free White Persons - Males - 50 thru 59: 1
Free White Persons - Females - Under 5: 2
Free White Persons - Females - 5 thru 9: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 10 thru 14: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 20 thru 29: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 40 thru 49: 1
Persons Employed in Learned Professional Engineers: 6
Schools - Academies & Grammar Schools: 1
Schools - No. of Scholars (Acad/Gram): 73
Free White Persons - Under 20: 8
Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 7
Total Free White Persons: 16
Total All Persons - Free White, Free Colored, Slaves: 16


Census:
Samuel W Doak 65 Tennessee minister
Sarah H Doak 57 Tennessee
William S Doak 21 Tennessee physician
Mary J Doak 23 Tennessee
Julia M Anderson 18 Tennessee
Samuel Anderson 29 Tennessee physician
Mary J Anderson 1 Tennessee
Mathew S Anderson 15 Tennessee
Lorinda C Anderson 12 Tennessee
Francis L Boggs 16 Alabama
Franklin J Hale 19 Tennessee
Thomas J Parshall 15 Pennsylvania
Joseph E Bogle 15 Mulatto Tennessee
William Cannon 17 Mulatto Tennessee day laborer
Mary Cannon 15 Mulatto Tennessee

Samuel married Sarah Houston McEwen on 3 Mar 1808. Sarah (daughter of Alexander McEwen, (immigrant) and Margaretta Houston) was born on 17 Jun 1792 in Washington Co, Tennessee; died in 1864 in Greene Co, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Education: 1775, Princeton University
• Religion: 1780, Greeneville Co, Tennessee; preached
• Religion: 26 Sep 1780, Sycamore Sholes, North Carolina (prayed bef Battle of Kings Mountain)
• Other-Begin: 5 Feb 1785, Washington Co, North Carolina; re: Blackburn
• Religion: Between 1790 and 1818, Washington College
• Religion: Bef 1790, Salem Presbyterian Church, Limestone, Tennessee; founded
• Occupation: 1818, Washington College, Washington Co, North Carolina
• Residence: Aft 1818, Greene Co, North Carolina

Notes:

Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samuel_Doak

Samuel Doak (1749?1830) was an American Presbyterian clergyman and educator, a pioneer in the movement for the abolition of slavery.

Early life Doak was born in Augusta County, Virginia. He graduated from Princeton in 1775, studied theology, and was licensed to preach in 1777.

Career Moving to the Holston valley in Tennessee, Doak established the New Bethel Presbyterian Church. He later moved to Limestone, Tennessee, where he founded Salem Presbyterian Church. He also established an academy which grew into Washington College, of which he was president from 1790 to 1818.

In 1780, Doak preached to settlers at the Big Spring in Greeneville, Tennessee. Regular services began around the spring, and in 1783, Mt. Bethel Presbyterian Church (now First Presbyterian Church) was formed, Hezekiah Balch being the first settled minister. In 1818, Doak permanently settled in Greeneville, where he helped to establish the Tusculum Academy, which in 1844 became Tusculum College.

He was awarded a Doctor of Divinity degree for his tireless efforts at promoting Presbyterianism and education. He was generally known as "the Presbyterian Bishop."

[edit] Abolition effortsAfter becoming convinced of the iniquity of slavery, he freed his own slaves in 1818. Afterwards, for the rest of his life, Doak advocated immediate abolition. He was referred to as being "the apostle of learning and religion in the West."

Doak delivered the following sermon and prayer at Sycamore Shoals, September 26, 1780 for the mustering of the troops prior to the Battle of Kings Mountain. They afterwards fought a victorious battle against Loyalist troops commanded by British Maj. Patrick Ferguson.

My countrymen, you are about to set out on an expedition which is full of hardships and dangers, but one in which the Almighty will attend you. The Mother Country has her hand upon you, these American colonies, and takes that for which our fathers planted their homes in the wilderness - OUR LIBERTY. Taxation without representation and the quartering of soldiers in the homes of our people without their consent are evidence that the crown of England would take from its American Subjects the last vestige of Freedom. Your brethren across the mountains are crying like Macedonia unto your help. God forbid that you should refuse to hear and answer their call - but the call of your brethren is not all. The enemy is marching hither to destroy your homes. Brave men, you are not unacquainted with battle. Your hands have already been taught to war and your fingers to fight. You have wrested these beautiful valleys of the Holston and Watauga from the savage hand. Will you tarry now until the other enemy carries fire and sword to your very doors? No, it shall not be. Go forth then in the strength of your manhood to the aid of your brethren, the defense of your liberty and the protection of your homes. And may the God of Justice be with you and give you victory.
Let us pray. Almighty and gracious God! Thou hast been the refuge and strength of Thy people in all ages. In time of sorest need we have learned to come to Thee - our Rock and our Fortress. Thou knowest the dangers and snares that surround us on march and in battle. Thou knowest the dangers that constantly threaten the humble, but well beloved homes, which Thy servants have left behind them. Oh, in Thine infinite mercy, save us from the cruel hand of the savage, and of tyrant. Save the unprotected homes while fathers and husbands and sons are far away fighting for freedom and helping the oppressed. Thou, who promised to protect the sparrow in its flight, keep ceaseless watch, by day and by night, over our loved ones. The helpless women and little children, we commit to Thy care. Thou wilt not leave them or forsake them in times of loneliness and anxiety and terror. Oh, God of Battle, arise in Thy might. Avenge the slaughter of Thy people. Confound those who plot for our destruction. Crown this mighty effort with victory, and smite those who exalt themselves against liberty and justice and truth. Help us as good soldiers to wield the SWORD OF THE LORD AND GIDEON. AMEN.[1]

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Samuel, Sr. Doak
Date: Mar 21, 1804
Location: Augusta Co., VA
Record ID: 38823
Description: Decedent's brother
Prove Date: Jun 23, 1806
Book-Page: WB10-53

Remarks: John Doak's will -
To son, John; sons, Samuel and Thomas Mitchell Doak; to daughter, Julia; daughter, Nancy; daughter, Rosannah; daughter, Betsey Wilson Doak; son, Washington; son, David. Executors, brothers Vory (?), Robert, Samuel, Sr., and David Doak.

This probate record was originally published in "Chronicles of the Scotch-Irish Settlement in Virginia, 1745-1800. Extracted from the Original Court Records of Augusta County" by Lyman Chalkley

Other-Begin:
From "the Benjamin Blackburn Family" by W.A. Challaconmbe

"On Feb 5, 1784, Benjamin Blackburn (b 1718 Ulster) purchased for 150 pounds, 200 acres in Washington County, NC lying on both sides of Onion Branch and the East Branch of Little Limestone Creek. This tract is located about 1 mile south of Washington College, which in that day was conducted by the Rev. Samuel Doak under the name of Martin Academy."

Occupation:
He (Samuel Doak, D.D.) resigned his presidency in 1818, and was succeeded by his son, Rev. John M. Doak. He then moved into the neighborhood of Mount Bethel church, in Greene County, and opened what he called Tusculum Academy, which grew into Tuculum College under the management of his son, Samuel Whitfield Doak.
pg 134 - The Scotch-Irish in America: Proceedings of the Scotch-Irish Congress... Vol 9, Part 1900


Residence:
opened Tusculum Academy (later Tusculum College)

Samuel married Esther Houston Montgomery on 31 Oct 1775 in New Providence C, Augusta Co, Virginia. Esther (daughter of John Montgomery and Esther Houston) was born on 27 Feb 1755 in Augusta Co, Virginia; died in 1807 in Augusta Co, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Daughter of John and Esther (Houston) Montgomery.

Notes:

Born about 1750 or 1751, possibly in Scotland. Fought in the Revolutionary War. Married Margaret Houston and had seven children who became prominent citizens and leaders of Tennessee of the first half of the 19th Century. His wife, Margaret Houston married Samuel Doak after Alexander's death. Margaret is buried in an unmarked grave near the grave of Samuel Doak in Salem Cemetery.
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Alexander married Margaretta Houston about 1780 in Washington Co, Tennessee. Margaretta (daughter of John Houston, II (immigrant) and Sarah Todd) was born about 1754 in Augusta Co, Virginia; died on 22 Sep 1831 in Washington Co, Tennessee; was buried in Salem Cem, Washington Co, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Sister of Rev. Samuel Houston; widow of Alexander McEwen and 2nd wife of Rev. Samuel Doak