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Joseph Tracy (1793–1874) stands out as a multi-haceted figure of 19th-century American religious, journalistic, and historical life. A Protestant minister by calling, Tracy’s influence extended into the realm of publication where he served as a newspaper editor and a careful chronicler of his era. This page provides a concise biography, highlights from his scholarly and editorial work, and context for his lasting legacy in American religious and historical discourse.