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| Born | July 19, 1828 |
| Died | August 17, 1883 |
| Education | Washington College Western Theological Seminary |
| Church | Presbyterian |
Samuel Jennings Wilson (July 19, 1828 - August 17, 1883) was a clergyman and academic in Western Pennsylvania. [1]
Wilson was born in Washington County, Pennsylvania, on July 19, 1828, and attended Washington College and was a student and teacher at the Western Theological Seminary (now Pittsburgh Theological Seminary) in Allegheny City, Pennsylvania, for over 25 years, serving as chair of sacred and ecclesiastical history. [1] He served as a delegate to various national and world-wide conferences of the Presbyterian Church. [1] He served President Pro Tem. for Washington & Jefferson College from April 20, 1869, to August 4, 1869. [2] After his death from typhoid in 1883, he was called "one of the abelest and most learned ministers in the Presbyterian Church." [1] [2]
"Samuel J. Wilson Papers, 1856-1926 (bulk 1860-1886)". Manuscripts Division, Princeton University Library. Department of Rare Books and Special Collections.
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