William Burnett (preacher)

For other people named William Burnett, see William Burnett (disambiguation).
William Burnett
Born1808
Abbeville District, South Carolina, US
Died
Manchester, Pennsylvania, US
EducationJefferson College
ChurchAssociate Reformed Presbyterian Church
OrdainedApril 13, 1836
Presbytery of Monongaleha
Congregations served
Robinson's Run, Pennsylvania (1836–1838)
Fourth Associate Reformed Church, (1840–1841)
Mt. Nebo (1845–1850)
Offices held
President of Franklin College

William Burnett (born 1808) was an American college president and minister. He was 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. pp. 322.
Academic offices
Preceded by
Jacob Coon
 President of Franklin College
1839–1840 		Succeeded by


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