Prepared Washington Acad., E. Machias, Me.; A. C., 1833-36. Taught Melville Acad., Jaffrey, N. H., 1836-37; studied philosophy, Greek and Hebrew, 1837-38; Andover T. S., 1838-39, 1842-44; tutor A. C., 1839-42; s. s. Waterville, Me., 1844-45; ordained Exeter, N. H., N. 19, 1845; p. there, 1845-52; studied in Germany, 1847-49; Collins prof. of natural and revealed religion, Bowdoin, 1852-55; Washburn prof. of Church history, Union T. S., 1855-80; president, 1880-87.   Author A New and Complete Analysis of the Bible, and other books, sermons and addresses. D. So. Somerset, Je. 17, 1887.
Married Jan. 2, 1845, Elizabeth Anthony, da. of Israel Brayton, Somerset.