William Burnett (preacher)

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.

For other people named William Burnett, see William Burnett (disambiguation).
William Burnett
Born1808
Abbeville District, South Carolina
Died
Manchester, Pennsylvania
EducationJefferson College
ChurchAssociate Reformed Presbyterian Church
OrdainedApril 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

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
    Edwin H. Nevin


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