James Pierpont (minister) Their daughter, Sarah Pierpont, married noted colonial minister Jonathan Edwards. He died on November 22, 1714 in New Haven, Connecticut. James Pierpont's descendants also include U.S. Vice President Aaron Burr and financier John Pierpont (J.P.) Morgan, and songwriter James Lord Pierpont, best known for "Jingle Bells". James Pierpont (minister) James Pierpont (January 4, 1659 – November 22, 1714) was a Congregationalist minister who is credited with the founding of Yale University in the United States. In 1701, Pierpont secured the charter for The Collegiate School of Connecticut, which soon thereafter took the surname of its benefactor Elihu Yale. He was
Christmas in My Heart (Sarah Connor song) Christmas in My Heart (Sarah Connor song) "Christmas in My Heart" is a song by German singer–songwriter Sarah Connor. It was her first Christmas single and the lead single from her first Christmas album, "Christmas in My Heart" (2005). Male vocals were provided by Naturally 7 member Dwight Stewart. After the success of "Naughty but Nice", Connor decided to release her first album of Christmas music entitled "Christmas in My Heart". The title track "Christmas in My Heart" was released to promote the album and Connor's tour at the time. The single peaked at number four on the German Singles