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Rev Richard Armstrong DD

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Rev Richard Armstrong DD

Birth
McEwensville, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA
Death
23 Sep 1860 (aged 55)
Honolulu, Honolulu County, Hawaii, USA
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Honolulu, Honolulu County, Hawaii, USA Add to Map
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Rev. Dr. Richard Armstrong and Clarissa (Chapman) Armstrong were missionaries in the Hawaiian Islands from 1831 to 1848. He was appointed minister of public instruction in 1848, and chiefly built up the 500 free public schools of that kingdom, besides fostering several higher institutions.

They were the parents of Samuel Chapman Armstrong, who founded Hampton Institute (now Hampton University).
Rev. Dr. Richard Armstrong and Clarissa (Chapman) Armstrong were missionaries in the Hawaiian Islands from 1831 to 1848. He was appointed minister of public instruction in 1848, and chiefly built up the 500 free public schools of that kingdom, besides fostering several higher institutions.

They were the parents of Samuel Chapman Armstrong, who founded Hampton Institute (now Hampton University).

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Born At Mcewensville, Northcumberland Co.,Penn.
Died At Honolulu
Aged 55 Years

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