Tragically, David Brainerd contracted [[tuberculosis]], whereupon Princeton president Jonathan Edwards provided care for him at his home. On October 9, 1747, Brainerd died at age 29. He was buried on the following Monday with Jonathan Edwards conducting the funeral. | Tragically, David Brainerd contracted [[tuberculosis]], whereupon Princeton president Jonathan Edwards provided care for him at his home. On October 9, 1747, Brainerd died at age 29. He was buried on the following Monday with Jonathan Edwards conducting the funeral. |