CClass of 1856

The Student Body

Class of 1854

Class of 1855

Class of 1856

Class of 1857

*Aldred, William Robinson-Born April 6, 1828, in New Castle county,Del. ; A. B., 1856 ; teacher ; lieutenant and afterwards adjutant, 3rd Delaware infantry; U. P. society. Died at Front Royal, Va., August 8, 1862.

*Armstrong, William-Born April 20, 1836, near Oakland, Md. ; p., James D. and Julia A. Armstrong; entered 1853 ; civil engineer; B. L. society. Died January 24, 1902, at Frostburg, Md.

*Baldwin, Rignal Woodward-Born June 2, 1835, in Anne Arundel county, Md. ; member of Baltimore bar; 1868-70, member of house of delegates of Maryland ; U. P. society. Died 1891.

*Barnitz, Jacob Warren-Carlisle, Pa.; B. L. society ; resided at Delanco, N. J., and died there-date unknown.

*Biddle, William M.-Railroad official. Died 1877, at Pittsburg, Pa.

Bigler, Reed-Harrisburg, Pa. ; B. L. society. Further record unknown.

Boon, Aaron-Born December 13, 1833, Warm Springs, Va. ; p., George and Harriet (Wright) Boon; prep., Harrisonburg, Va., academy ; entered 1852 ; retired 1855; clergyman ; has been in charge of circuits in the Virginia conference for ten years, and in the Baltimore conference of the Methodist Episcopal church south seventeen years ; U. P. society ; married, July 5, 1860, to Clarissa Ann Warren of Luray, Va. Address, Luray, Va.

Brandt, James A.-Cumberland county, Pa.; B. L. society. Further record unknown.

*Brown, John B.-Queen Anne county, Md.; U. P. society ; for many years a lawyer in Centreville, Md., and died there-date unknown.

Chaplain, Alexander-Born March 31, 1835, Trappe, Md. ; p., James and Eliza (Stevens) Chaplain ; entered 1852; retired 1855 ; teacher ; instructor Easton academy ; instructor Easton high school and manual training school ; member of house of delegates of Maryland, 1859-61 secretary and treasurer board of school commissioners ; examiner and superintendent of schools, Easton and Talbot counties, Md., 1868-; and subsequently president, Maryland state teachers' association. Author "Manual of the Public Schools of Maryland," "Primary Reading," "Syllabi for Normal Institutes in Maryland." Zeta Psi ; B. L. society ; married, September 2, 1863, Elma Kemp ; second, December 31, 1872, Emily Thomas; children, Maude, Eleanor. Address, Easton, Md.

Chew, Henry B.-Towson, Md. Further record unknown.

*Clark, Isaac Davis-Born August 8, 1835, at Trappe, Talbot county, Md.; A. B., 1856; lawyer; 1875-9, chief judge of orphans' court for Talbot county• Md.; state senator, 1882-86; member of house of delegates, 1888; Phi Kappa Sigma ; B. L. society. Died March 18, 1888, at his home, Trappe, Md.

Clark, Marvin Emory-Born March 20, 1833, Sidney, N. Y.; prep., Dickinson seminary, Williamsport, Pa.; entered 1854; A. B., 1856; A. M., 1859; merchant ; admitted to bar, Philadelphia, 1850; engaged in business, wholesale grocer, 1861; lithographing and printing, 1898; prefect at Girard collel-e, 1856-58; Phi Kappa Sigma; B. L. society ; married, January 6, 1863, Anna Matilda Rhoads of Philadelphia, Pa. Address, Philadelphia, Pa.

Clarke, William E.-Born March 5, 1829, Sidney Plains, N. Y. ; p., Arvine and Eliza Higgins Clarke ; prep., Elmira academy ; entered 1852; retired 1853; clergyman ; D. D., 1898, Syracuse; member of New York conference, Methodist Episcopal church, since 1855; B. L. society; married, December 1, 1857, Elizabeth Van Amburgh of Fishkill, N. Y., who died May 22, 1872; children, William Arvine, Emory Edwin, Sarah Luella, Charles Herford ; second, September, 1873, Georgianna B. Wood, Dunkirk. N. Y.; children, Georgia W., Frank Edgar. Address, Hartsdale, N. Y.

Cloud, William M.-Carlisle, Pa.; B. L. society. Further record unknown.

Cole, William P.-Anne Arundel county, Md. ; U. P. society. Further record unknown.

Cooper, John F.-Norfolk, Va.; B. L. society. Further record unknown.

Crowell, Luther P.-Villenovia, N. Y.; B. L. society. Further record unknown.

*Dickson, Samuel Middleton-Born January 3, 1837, in Georgetown, D. C.; A. B., 1856; 1857-66, member of Baltimore conference, Methodist Episcopal church ; U. P. society. Died November 13, 1866, in Washington, D. C.

*Donahue, John-Baltimore, Md.; clergyman ; member of the central Pennsylvania conference of the Methodist Episcopal church. Died May 31, 1893, at Bloomsburgburg, Pa., aged 62 years.

*Drum, Martin L.-Born 1834; p., Charles and Mary Drum ; prep., Dickinson seminary, Williamsport, Pa.; entered 1852; retired 1855 clergyman; member central Pennsylvania conference, Methodist Episcopal church, 1855-98 ; U. P. society ; married, July 17, 1859, to Selma Jane McMillan of Gettysburg ; children, Mary Eva, Edith M., Charles J., Marcellus and Martin L. Died March, 1898, at Philadelphia, Pa.

*Eccleston, Edward Noel-Born October 10, 1836, in Cambridge, Md. A. B., 1856; 1856, removed to Kansas ; 1869, returned to Maryland farmer; U. P. society. Died June 1, 1878, in Maryland.

Fountain, John W.-Easton, Md.; U. P. society. Further record unknown.

Fowler, E. T.-Prince George's county, Md.; B. L. society. Further record unknown.

Gardner, Leonard Marsden-Born October 10, 1831, near Hunterstown, Pa.; p., George and Agnes (Neely) Gardner ; entered 1852; retired 1853; clergyman; entered ministry of the Methodist Episcopal church, 1854, and served charges in the following places: Mercersburg, Pa., Liberty, Md., McConnellsburg, Pa., Hancock, Md., Lock Haven and Curwensville, Pa.; pastor Exeter street, Strawbridge, Eastern avenue and Woodberry avenue churches, Baltimore. Md.; Liberty street church, Pittsburg, Pa., and Ryland and Franklin street churches. Washington, D. C.; retired 1890; B. L. society ; married, December 25, 1856, Anna M. Rhodes of Upton, Pa.; children, George William, Leonard Marsden. Address, York Springs, Pa.

*Gilmore, John Calhoun-Born April 22, 1822, in Williamsport, Pa.; A. B., 1856; entered Concord theological seminary, New Hampshire; president of Olin and Preston institute, Blacksburg, Va. ; drafted into the Confederate army, and appointed commissary clerk ; returned to the north and taught in Williamsport, Pa.; salesman in a bookstore in Williamsport; U. P. society. Died in Williamsport, July 20, 1876.

Goodall, Samuel D.-Savannah, Ga.; U. P. society. Further record unknown.

Gordon, David C.-Jackson, Miss.; physician ; practiced for many years at Brandy Station, Va., and subsequently in Washington, D. C. ; B. L. society ; reported to be living in Washington, D. C.

Green, Joseph W.-Delaware county, Pa.; B. L. society. Further record unknown.

*Harnsberger, William Michael-Born May 23, 1835, in Rockingham county, Va.; A. B., 1856 ; taught in Virginia until the beginning of the civil war, when he entered the Confederate army ; Zeta Psi ; Phi Kappa Sigma; U. P. society. Was killed September 19, 1862, in Loudon county, Va.

Jacob, Christopher C.-Anne Arundel county, Md. ; U. P. society. Further record unknown.

Jester, James Edward-Red Lion, Del. ; entered 1854; A. B., 1856 lawyer ; for many years connected with the treasury department, Washington, D. C. Present address unknown.

Kalbfus, Charles Henry-Born May 17, 1834, in Virginia ; p., Charles and Mary Ann (Bowman) Kalbfus ; prep., Dickinson seminary, Williamsport, Pa.; entered 1853; retired 18.54; clergyman; taught in the public schools for many years; member of the Cincinnati conference, Methodist Episcopal church, 1872-; now retired ; U. P. society ; married, February 23, 1864, Frances Ann Patterson of Westernport, Md., who died September 4,1887; children, Charles Patterson, Joseph Percy, Fannie Lavinia, John William; second. August 21, 1889, Eleanor Josephine Gossin. Address, Yellow Springs, O.

Kremer, Abner Ralph-Born February 1, 1832, York, Pa.; p., Frederick William and Anna Margaretta (Yentzer) Kremer - prep., Chambersburg academy entered 1852; retired 1855; graduated theological seminary. Mercersburg, Pa., 1859; A. M., 1880; D. D., Heidelberg university, 1891 ; clergyman ordained minister, Reformed church. 1859; pastor Reformed church, 1859-; assistant editor " Reformed Church Messenger," 1878-84; Phi Kappa Sigma; B. L. society; married, November 8. 1860, Anna Maria Plank, Churchtown, Pa.; children, Mary Margaret, Henry E., Gertrude, Martha E., Jacob P., John Nevin. Address, Hyndman, Pa.

Longsdorf, William H.-Mechanicsburg, Pa. ; physician ; lieutenant, captain and major, 9th Pennsylvania cavalry, 1861-64 ; B. L. society. Address, Camp Hill, Pa.
May, H. Adam-Dover, Del.; B. L. society. Further record unknown.
Mead, James P.-Philadelphia, Pa. Further record unknown.

Marshall, James Pede-Born August 17, 1833, Clarke county, Va; p., John and Elizabeth Marshall; prep., Paris academy, Va. ; entered 1852 ; A. B., 1856, and A. M., 1859; teacher; principal of Paris academy, Va., six years, Tagewell, Va., high school, Morristown seminary Barboursville college, Barboursville, .
W. Va., and teacher and principal of various other institutions; U. P. society ; married, December, 1859, Lucy Wellington Settle of Fauquier county, Va.; children, Mary Elizabeth, Anna M., Jennie M., Carroll P., Ashley. Address, Washington, D. C.

Melick, Wesley-Born November 13, 1831, Columbia county, Pa.; p., Samuel and Sarah Melick ; prep.. Dickinson seminary, Williamsport, Pa.; entered 1852 ; M. D., University of Pennsylvania, 1857 ; physician; farmer ; assistant surgeon and surgeon, 6th Kansas cavalry, 1862-65; president of Little Osage literary association ; U. P. society ; married, June 8. 1859, Mary A. B. Dodge of Little Osage, Mo.; children, Anna B., Leonard, Victor H., Prince A., Laila, Etfie P., Beulah A., Ida G., Eunice. Address, Horton Station, Vernon county, Mo.

Parsons, William Miller-Born February 18, 1835, in Romney, W. Va.; A. B.. 1856; studied law in Winchester, Va. ; removed to Illinois, and engaged in the live stock business ; B. L. society. Last known residence, S. Omaha, Neb.

*Purvis, James Franklin-Born August 16, 1834, Baltimore, Md. ; p., James F. and Maria L. Purvis ; prep., Dickinson grammar school ; entered 1852; A. B., 1856; banker and real estate ; resided for many years at Harrisburg, Pa., and later at Holton. Kansas ; Zeta Psi ; U. P. so married, May 21, 1857, Annie M. Roberts of Harrisburg, Pa. Died May 1, 1904, Holton, Kan.

*Redden, Joseph W.-Born August 30, 1834, Bridgeville, Del. ; p., William O. and Margaret Cannon Redden ; prep., Georgetown, Del., academy ; entered 1853; retired 1854; physician ; surgeon, Illinois regiment, United States volunteers; married, June 4, 1861, Emma L. Jones of Shawneetown, Ill.; children, Miriam, Ruth. Died August 5, 1893.

Rowan, John Brown-Easton, Md.; Zeta Psi ; U. P. society. Further record unknown.

Rowland, Harvey, Jr.-Born November 4, 1836, Cheltenham, Pa.; p., Thomas and Mary (McMullen) Rowland ; entered 1852; retired 1854; coal merchant ; Zeta Psi ; married, April 11, 1866, Emilie Buckland Kingsbury. Address, Frankford, Philadelphia, Pa.

Savage, Robert Teackle-Born July 7, 1834, Va.; p., Robert Bell and Rosa Warehouse (Addison) Savage ; prep., Margaret academy, Accomac county, Va.; entered 1852; retired 1855; teacher; captain, Virginia militia, 1861, and private, Confederate States army, 1862; principal Locustville, Va., academy, five years; Craddockville, Va., academy, five years ; captain, Virginia militia, during John Brown raid; principal Easton grammar school, eight years; Zeta Psi ; B. L. society ; married, September 25, 1860, Henrietta S. Koontz of Newark, Del. Address, Easton, Md.

*Schley, Henry E.-Frederick, Md.; tanner; B. L. society. Died about 1880, at Frederick.

Slagt, Bornt-Rahway, N. J. ; U. P. society. Further record unknown.

Stayman, Milton C.-Born October 4, 1835, Cumberland county, Pa.; p., Christian and
Eliza Stayman ; prep., Dickinson grammar school ; entered 1852 ; retired 1854 ; farmer ; grain merchant ; now retired ; B. L. society. Address, Winchester, Va.

*Townsend, Adam Fries-Born May 9, 1834, Philadelphia, Pa.; prep., Pennington seminary; A. B., 1856, and A. M., 1859; student Garrett Biblical institute, 1858-59; insurance ; principal Bryantsville, Pa., academy, 1856; principal Dubuque, Ia., high school, 1859; superintendent of schools, Galena, Ill., 1860 ; superintendent of public instruction, Blackhawk county, Ia., 1873-76; since engaged in fire insurance business at Evanston, Ill.; U. P. society ; married, December 20, 1860, Sarah P. Burr of Dubuque, Ia. Died February 13, 1904.

*Troxell, James Wilson-Born April 1, 1831, Frederick county, Md.; p., Joseph and Amy Troxell ; prep., Dickinson grammar school; entered 1852; A. B., 1856; A. M 1859; farmer; principal of classical institute, Churchland, Va., 1856-60; principal of academy, Augusta, Ga., 1860-61; county surveyor, Frederick county, Md., two years; school commissioner, eight years; B. L. society ; married, December 11, 1866, Mary E. Zacharias of Frederick, Md. ; children, Mary A., Florida, Irene, Naomi, Marian, Elizabeth and Thomas W. Died February 2, 1904.

*Walston, William B.-Born in Accomac county, Va. ; A. B., 1856; studied law. Died in Accomac county, Va., about 1865.
Watkins, Wilbur Fisk-Born July 9, 1836, Baltimore, Md. ; entered 1852; retired 1854 ; student theological seminary, Concord, N. H.. 185759; D. D., College of William and Mary, 1878; entered ministry of the Methodist Episcopal church, 1854 ; assistant pastor Charles street church, Baltimore, Md., 1856-57 ; pastor Sands street church, Brooklyn, N. Y. ; Mamaroneck, N. Y. ; Twenty-seventh street church, New York city ; Washington street church, Brooklyn, 1863-66 ; Hanson Place, Brooklyn, 1866-69; First church, New Haven, Conn., 1869-71 ; entered ministry of Protestant Episcopal church, 1871 ; rector of the Church of the Epithany, Washington, D. C., 1872-76; rector of Christ church, Baltimore, Md., 1876-81 ; rector of the Church of the Holy Trinity, New York city, 1881-87 ; rector of the Church of the Savior, Philadelphia, Pa., 1887. Present address unknown.

Watters, James David-Born January 16, 1834, Harford county, Md.; p., Henry G. and Mary (Clendenin) Watters; prep., Bel-Air, Md., academy ; entered 1854; A. B., 1856; lawyer; enlisted as private, company C, of 1st Maryland cavalry, Confederate States army, attaining rank of second lieutenant ; judge of the county court, third judicial circuit of Maryland, 1871-1903; Phi Kappa Sigma; B. L. society ; married, 1868, Fanny H. Mankhuysen of Bel-Air, Md.; child, Anna M. Address, Bel-Air, Md.

Wiggins, Wilfred W.-St. Louis, Mo.; U. P. society. Further record unknown.

*Worthington, Charles M.-Carlisle; druggist ; B. L. society. Died 1878, at Carlisle, Pa.

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