Administration (College) 1822-1867
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1822
Faculty of the College
Rev. William Staughton, D. D. President and Professor of General History, Belles Lettres, Rhetoric, and Moral Philosophy, and of Divinity and Pulpit Eloquence.
Josiah Meigs, Esq. Professor of Experimental Philosophy.
Rev. Ira Chase, A. M. Professor of the Learned Language and Biblical Literature.
Rev. Alva Woods, A. M. Professor of Mathematics and Natural Philosophy, and of Ecclesiastical History and Christian Discipline.
Thomas Sewall, M. D. Professor of Anatomy and Physiology.
James M. Staughton, M. D. Professor of Chemistry and Geology.
Elijah R. Craven, M. D. Professor of Botany.
Rufus Babcock, A. B.
William Ruggles, A. B.
Samuel Wait, Teacher in the Preparatory School.
1825
Classical Department
The Department comprehends the course of studies, generally speaking, of the best Colleges and Universities in our country, under immediate superintendence and instruction of the following Officers, viz.:
William Staughton, D.D.
President, And Professor Of General History, Belles Lettres, Rhetoric, And Moral Philosophy.
Irah Chase, A. M.
Professor Of The Learned Languages.
Thomas Sewall, M. D.
Professor Of Anatomy And Physiology.
James M. Staughton, M. D.
Professor Of Chemistry.
William Ruggles, A. M.
Professor Of Mathematics And Natural Philosophy.
Alexander M’williams, M. D.
Professor Of Botany.
Alexis Caswell, A. B. Tutor And Librarian
Henry K. Green, A. B. Tutor
James D. Knowles, A. B. Tutor
Thomas J. Conant, A. B Tutor
Theological Department
The Studies Of This Department Are Superintended By The Following Officers, Viz.:
Rev. William Staughton, D.D.
President And Professor Of Divinity And Pulpit Eloquence.
Rev. Irah Chase, A. M.
Professor Of Language And Biblical Literature.
The Professorship Of Ecclesiastical History And Christian Discipline Is At Present Vacant.
There Are Fifteen Belonging To The College, Bearing A License To Preach The Gospel, And Who Frequently Engage In This Service, But They Are Mostly Connected With The Classes In The Regular Collegiate Course.
Medical Department
Thomas Sewall, M. D.
Professor Of Anatomy And Physiology.
James M. Staughton, M. D.
Professor Of Surgery.
Thomas Henderson, M. D.
Professor Of The Theory And Practice Of Physic.
Nicholas W.Worthington, M. D.
Professor Of Materia Medica.
Preparatory School
Rev. Samuel Wait, A. M. Has The Superintendence Of This School, Assisted By George Leonard, A. B. Teacher.
1850
Faculty
Rev. Joel S. Bacon, D. D.,
President, And Professor Of Moral And Intellectual Philosophy.
William Ruggles, A. M.,
Professor Of Mathematics And Natural Philosophy.
Thomas Miller, M. D.,
Professor Of Anatomy And Physiology
John F. May, M. D.
Professor Of Surgery
William P. Johnston, M. D.,
Professor Of Obstetrics, And Diseases Of Women And Children.
Joshua Riley, M. D.,
Professor Of Materia Medica And Therapeutics.
Grafton Tyler, M. D.,
Professor Of Pathology And Practice Of Medicine
John O’b. Chaplin, A. M.,
Professor Of Latin And Greek Languages And Literature
Robert K. Stone, M. D.,
Acting Professor Of English Literature.
Edward Foreman, M. D., Adjunct Professor Of Anatomy And Physiology.
Thomas Pollard, A. M., Professor Of Chemistry And Pharmacy.
Hiram C. Sparks Tutor In The Latin And Greek Languages.
Z. Richards, A. M., Teacher Of Modern Languages.
1855-1856
Members Of The Faculty and Other Officers
Rev. Joseph Getchell Binney, D. D.,
President, and Professor Of Moral And Intellectual Philosophy.
William Ruggles, Ll. D.,
Professor Of Mechanical Philosophy And Astronomy.
Thomas Miller, M. D.,
Dean Of The Medical Faculty, And Professor Of Anatomy And Physiology.
William P. Johnston, M. D.,
Dean Of Obstetrics And Diseases Of Women And Children.
Joshua Riley, M. D.,
Professor Of Materia Medica, Therapeutics And Hygiene.
John Frederick May, M. D.,
Professor Of The Principles And Practice Of Surgery.
Grafton Tyler, M. D.,
Professor Of Pathology And Practice Of Medicine.
Rev. Adoniram Judson Huntington, A. M.,
Professor Of The Greek And Latin Languages And Literature
Lewis H. Steiner, A. M., M. D.,
Professor Of Chemistry And Natural History
William E. Jillson, A. M.,
Professor Of Rhetoric And Belles Lettres, And Of Modern Languages.
Edward T. Fristoe, A. M.,
Professor Of Mathematics.
R. Claybrook Fox, A. B.,
Tutor In The Greek And Latin Languages.
James J. Waring, M. D.,
Prosector And Demonstrator.
Alexander J. Quinche, A. M.,
Principal Of The Preparatory Department.
Stephen Prentiss, Esq.,
Registar.
1856-1857
Members Of The Faculty and Other Officers
Rev. Joseph Getchell Binney, D. D.,
President, and Professor Of Moral And Intellectual Philosophy.
William Ruggles, Ll. D.,
Professor Of Mechanical Philosophy And Astronomy.
Thomas Miller, M. D.,
Professor Of Anatomy And Physiology.
William P. Johnston, M. D.,
Dean Of Medical Faculty, and Professor Of Obstetrics And Diseases Of Women And Children.
Joshua Riley, M. D.,
Professor Of Materia Medica, Therapeutics And Hygiene.
John Frederick May, M. D.,
Professor Of The Principles And Practice Of Surgery.
Grafton Tyler, M. D.,
Professor Of Pathology And Practice Of Medicine.
Rev. Adoniram Judson Huntington, A. M.,
Professor Of The Greek And Latin Languages And Literature
Lewis H. Steiner, A. M., M. D.,
Professor Of Chemistry And Pharmacy.
William E. Jillson, A. M.,
Professor Of Rhetoric And Belles Lettres, And Of Modern Languages.
Edward T. Fristoe, A. M.,
Professor Of Mathematics, And Librarian.
John S. Newberry A. M., M. D.,
Professor Of Phydiology And Microscopic Anatomy.
James J. Waring, M. D.,
Professor Of Physiology And Microscopic Anatomy.
Robert C. Fox, A.B.,
Tutor In The Greek And Latin Languages.
William Taylor, M. D.,
Professor And Demonstrator.
Alexander J. Quinche, A. M.,
Principal Of The Preparatory Department.
Stephen Prentiss, Esq.,
Registar.
1857-1858
Members Of The Faculty and Other Officers
Rev. Joseph Getchell Binney, D. D.,
President, and Professor Of Moral And Intellectual Philosophy.
William Ruggles, Ll. D.,
Professor Of Mechanical Philosophy And Astronomy.
Thomas Miller, M. D.,
Professor Of Anatomy And Physiology.
William P. Johnston, M. D.,
And Professor Of Obstetrics And Diseases Of Women And Children.
Joshua Riley, M. D.,
Professor Of Materia Medica, Therapeutics And Hygiene.
John Frederick May, M. D.,
Professor Of The Principles And Practice Of Surgery.
Grafton Tyler, M. D.,
Professor Of Pathology And Practice Of Medicine.
Rev. Adoniram Judson Huntington, A. M.,
Professor Of The Greek And Latin Languages And Literature
William E. Jillson, A. M.,
Professor Of Rhetoric And Belles Lettres, And Of Modern Languages.
Edward T. Fristoe, A. M.,
Professor Of Mathematics, And Librarian.
James J. Waring, M. D.,
Professor Of Physiology And Microscopic Anatomy.
Nathan Smith Linoln, A. M., M. D.,
Professor Of Chemisry And Natural History.
Eugene W. Hilgard, Oh, D., Heidlburg,
Lecturer On Chemistry And Pharmacy.
Samuel G. Willson, A. B.,
Demonstrator Of Anatomy.
Gilles F. Eubank, A. B.,
Principal Of The Preparatory Department.
Charles W. Hassler,
Assistant Teacher In The Preparatory Department.
Stephen Prentiss, Esq.,
Registar.
1858-1859
Members Of The Faculty and Other Officers
Rev. George W. Samson, D. D.,
President Elect, and Professor Of Moral And Intellectual Philosophy.
Rev.Adoniran Judson Huntington, A. M.,
Professor Of The Greek And Latn Languages And Literature.
William E. Jillson, A. M.,
Professor Of Rhetoric And Belles Lettres, And Of Modern Languages.
Edward T. Fristoe, A. M.,
Professor Of Mathematics, And Librarian.
Nathan Smith Linoln, A. M., M. D.,
Professor Of Chemisry And Natural Science.
Rev Samuel H.Shute, A. M.,
Professor Elect Of The Greek And Latin Languages And Literature.
Edwin J. Cull, A. B.,
Tutor Of The Greek And Latin Languages
Giles F. Eubank, A. B.
Principal Of The Preparatory Department.
Rev. Joseph Hammitt, A. M.,
Registar.
Stephen Prentiss, Esq.,
Steward.
1859-1860
Members Of The Faculty and Other Officers
Rev. George W. Samson, D. D.,
President, and Professor Of Moral And Intellectual Philosophy.
William Ruggles, Ll. D.,
Professor Of Mechanical Philosophy And Astronomy.
William E. Jillson, A. M.,
Professor Of Rhetoric And Belles Lettres, And Of Modern Languages.
Edward T. Fristoe, A. M.,
Professor Of Mathematics, And Librarian.
Nathan Smith Linoln, A. M., M. D.,
Professor Of Chemisry And Natural Science.
Rev Samuel H.Shute, A. M.,
Professor Elect Of The Greek And Latin Languages And Literature.
Edwin J. Cull, A. B.,
Tutor Of The Greek And Latin Languages
John T. Griffin, A. B.,
Principal Of The Preparatory Department
Rev.Joseph Hammit, A.M.,
Registar.
Stephen Prentiss, Esq.,
Steward.
1860-1861
Academical Department
Members Of The Faculty and Other Officers
Rev. George W. Samson, D. D.,
President, and Professor Of Moral And Intellectual Philosophy.
William Ruggles, Ll. D.,
Professor Of Political Economy And Civil Polity.
Rev Samuel H.Shute, A. M.,
Professor Of Rhetoric And Ancient Languages.
George C. Schaeffer, A. M., M. D.,
Professor Of Chemistry, Physics, And Natural History.
James G.Clark,
Professor Of Mathematics And Mechanical Phylosophy
Edwin J. Cull, A. M.,
Adjunct Professor Of The Greek And Latin Languages And Literature.
Theordore Gill,
Adjunct Professor Of Physics And Natural History.
A.De Frondat, Teacher Of The French Language
John Pollard, Jr, A. B.,
Tutor Of The Greek And Latin Languages.
John T.Griffin, A, M.,
Principal Of The Preparatory Department.
Rev, Joseph Hammit, A.M.,
Registar And Steward.
1862-1867
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