Rev. Dr. John Edgar
Title
Rev. Dr. John Edgar
Subject
Wilson College Presidents
Description
Born: June 12, 1840 near Dublin, Ireland
Died: June 5, 1894
Inauguration: 1883
Education: Attended Andover Theological Seminary – ordained in 1869, honorary degree of Doctor of Philosophy from Washington College
Family moved to America in 1849 – Philadelphia
Became a teacher then principal of the 24th school in Philly before turning 21
Married Elizabeth Boggs in 1870
After marriage became pastor of church in New Bloomfield, Perry county for 13 years
Progress:
Increased enrollment at Wilson
College became debt-free under him
Prepared plans for new science hall
Modified and clarified Wylie’s curriculum
Strengthened Art Department
Extended Main Hall
Died: June 5, 1894
Inauguration: 1883
Education: Attended Andover Theological Seminary – ordained in 1869, honorary degree of Doctor of Philosophy from Washington College
Family moved to America in 1849 – Philadelphia
Became a teacher then principal of the 24th school in Philly before turning 21
Married Elizabeth Boggs in 1870
After marriage became pastor of church in New Bloomfield, Perry county for 13 years
Progress:
Increased enrollment at Wilson
College became debt-free under him
Prepared plans for new science hall
Modified and clarified Wylie’s curriculum
Strengthened Art Department
Extended Main Hall
Source
VIP files
Publisher
C. Elizabeth Boyd '33 Archives, Wilson College
Date
1883-1894
Rights
For information on copyright or permissions for this collection contact the C. Elizabeth Boyd '33 archives
Format
Image/Jpeg
Language
English
Files
Collection
Citation
“Rev. Dr. John Edgar,” Hankey Center for the History of Women's Education, accessed April 27, 2024, https://exhibits.wilson.edu/items/show/1869.