John Lycan Kirkpatrick

John Lycan Kirkpatrick served as President of Davidson College from 1860 to 1866. Previously a minister from Virginia and formally educated at Hampden-Sydney College and Union Theological Seminary,[1] Kirkpatrick entered the presidency on the eve of the American Civil War, which postponed Davidson's plans for growth and development. Kirkpatrick tasked with maintaining the financial solvency of the college and did so throughout the war.[2]

John Lycan Kirkpatrick
4th President of Davidson College
In office
1860–1866
Preceded byDrury Lacy Jr.
Succeeded byGeorge Wilson McPhail
Personal details
Born1813
Died1885 (aged 71–72)
EducationHampden-Sydney College
Union Theological Seminary
ProfessionPastor

References
  1. "June 24: John Lycan Kirkpatrick". This Day in Presbyterian History. 2013-06-24. Retrieved 2017-06-28.
  2. "Davidson College". NCpedia. Retrieved 2017-06-28.
Academic offices
Preceded by
Drury Lacy Jr.		 President of Davidson College
1860-1866		 Succeeded by
George Wilson McPhail


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