Barrows graduated from
Yale in 1826, and, after teaching school for five years at
Hartford, was ordained in 1832. In 1835, he declined a position at
Oberlin College, choosing instead to become pastor of the first free Presbyterian Church in New York City. Here Barrows remained until 1837, when he accepted the professorship of sacred literature in
Western Reserve College (1837–52). In 1853, he was appointed professor of
Hebrew language and literature in
Andover Theological Seminary, retaining the office until 1866. In 1858, Barrows' D.D. was awarded by
Dartmouth College. ==Notes==