List of Transylvania University alumni

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This list of Transylvania University alumni includes alumni who are graduates or were non-matriculating students of Transylvania University. [1]

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References

  1. ↑ "100 Notable Alumni of Transylvania University [Sorted List]". 11 August 2021.
  2. ↑ Tucker, Spencer C. (2012). The Encyclopedia Of the War Of 1812: A Political, Social, and Military. ABC-CLIO. p. 717. ISBN   9781851099573 . Retrieved July 17, 2014.
  3. ↑ "Thomas James Churchill(1881–1883)". Old State House Museum. Archived from the original on June 7, 2012. Retrieved August 14, 2012.
  4. ↑ "Governor's Information: Kentucky Governor Beriah Magoffin". Kentucky Department of Libraries and Archives. Retrieved May 3, 2007.
  5. ↑ "Trivia". Transylvania University. Retrieved January 16, 2015.
  6. ↑ "Susan Tyler Witten". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2023-11-25.
  7. ↑ Bevins, Ann (1973). "Abram-Buford – James K. Duke House". National Park Service. Retrieved February 4, 2015.
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