William Burnett (preacher)
For other people named William Burnett, see William Burnett (disambiguation).
| William Burnett | |
|---|---|
| Born |
1808 Abbeville District, South Carolina |
| Died | Manchester, Pennsylvania |
| Education | Jefferson College |
| Church | Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church |
| Ordained |
April 13, 1836 Presbytery of Monongaleha |
Congregations served |
Robinson's Run, Pa. (1836-1838) Fourth Associate Reformed Church, (1840-1841) Mt. Nebo (1845-1850) |
Offices held | President of Franklin College |
William Burnett was a former President of Franklin College in New Athens, Ohio, serving from 1839 to 1840. He also served as Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church minister at various locations in Pennsylvania before leaving the ministry to head west.
References
- "Burnett, William". Biographical and Historical Catalogue of Washington and Jefferson College. Cincinnati, Ohio: Elm Street Printing Company. 1889. p. 64.
- Kiddle, Henry; Alexander Jacob Schem (1883). The Cyclopædia of Education. by E. Steiger & Co.,. p. 322.
| Academic offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Jacob Coon |
President of Franklin College 1839–1840 |
Succeeded by Edwin H. Nevin |
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