Luther McKinnon

Luther McKinnon
7th President of Davidson College
In office
1885–1888
Preceded by Andrew Dousa Hepburn
Succeeded by John Bunyan Shearer
Personal details
Born October 31, 1840
Maxton, Robeson County, North Carolina
Died May 28, 1916
Sampson County, North Carolina
Alma mater Davidson College
Profession Chaplain

Luther McKinnon was the seventh president of Davidson College and the first alumnus to become president.[1] After graduating as salutatorian from Davidson in 1861, McKinnon joined the Confederate States Army as a chaplain. McKinnon became ill after becoming president, struck with what was described as "rheumatism," and resigned as president.[2] McKinnon lived as an invalid for the rest of life, settling in Clinton, North Carolina.[3]

References

  1. ↑ "Trail to the Chiefs: Tour Highlights Presidential Portraits". Davidson College. Retrieved 2017-07-02.
  2. ↑ "McKinnon, Luther – Davidson College Archives & Special Collections". Davidson College. Retrieved 2017-07-02.
  3. ↑ "Dr Luther McKinnon (1840–1916) – Find A Grave Memorial". www.findagrave.com. Retrieved 2017-07-02.
Academic offices
Preceded by
John Rennie Blake		 President of Davidson College
1885–1888		 Succeeded by
John Bunyan Shearer
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