Samuel Williamson (academic)

Samuel Williamson
2nd President of Davidson College
In office
1841โ€“1854
Preceded byRobert Hall Morrison
Succeeded byDrury Lacy Jr.
Personal details
BornJune 12, 1795
York County, South Carolina
DiedMarch 12, 1882
Hempstead County, Arkansas
Alma materUniversity of South Carolina
ProfessionPastor
professor

Samuel Williamson was the second president of Davidson College. After graduating from the University of South Carolina, Williamson entered the ministry. He arrived at Davidson in 1839 as a professor and then was appointed as president in 1841, becoming the longest serving president of the college during the 19th century.[1] While president, Williamson steered the college through financial uncertainty while also building the Eumenean and Philanthropic Halls.[2]

References

  1. ^ "Rev. Samuel Williamson b. 12 Jun 1795 ____, York Co., SC d. 12 Mar 1882: Davidson Genealogies". www.davidsongenealogy.com. Retrieved July 2, 2017.
  2. ^ "Williamson, Samuel โ€“ Davidson College Archives & Special Collections". libraries.davidson.edu. Retrieved July 2, 2017.
Academic offices
Preceded by President of Davidson College
1841โ€“1854
Succeeded by