James Mountain

Not to be confused with Mount James.
James Mountain
James Mountain during his time at Pittsburgh Academy
Born1771 (1771)[1]
DiedSeptember 23, 1813(1813-09-23) (aged 41–42)[1]
Burial placeFirst Presbyterian Church, Pittsburgh; later moved to Allegheny Cemetery[2]
Known forMaster of Pittsburgh Academy

James Mountain (1771 – September 23, 1813) was a prominent lawyer, educator and academic administrator in Western Pennsylvania during the early 19th century.[3] He was Master of Pittsburgh Academy (now University of Pittsburgh) from 1803 to 1807.[4] He was also among the earliest instructors and leaders of Canonsburg Academy (later Jefferson College and now Washington & Jefferson College).[5]

References

  1. ^ a b James Mountain Counsellor at Law (gravestone). Allegheny Cemetery, Pittsburgh, PA.
  2. ^ The Twentieth Century Bench and Bar of Pennsylvania. Vol. 2. Chicago: H.C. Cooper, Jr., Bro. & Co. 1903. p. 811.
  3. ^ Starrett, Agnes Lynch (1937). Through one hundred and fifty years: the University of Pittsburgh. University of Pittsburgh Press. pp. 28A.
  4. ^ Alberts, Robert C. (1986). "Appendix B: Principals, Chancellors, and Presidents". Pitt: The story of the University of Pittsburgh, 1787-1987. University of Pittsburgh Press. p. 455.
  5. ^ Centenary memorial of the planting and growth of Presbyterianism in western Pennsylvania and parts adjacent. B. Singerly. 1876. p. 77.