William Burnett (preacher)

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
    18391840
    Succeeded by
    Edwin H. Nevin


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