Robert Hall Morrison

Robert Hall Morrison was the first president of Davidson College. Morrison, originally from Cabarrus County, North Carolina, enrolled at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, eventually graduating second in the class, behind future President James K. Polk.[1] After graduating, Morrison entered the ministry before being appointed as president of Davidson. Morrison taught mathematics and science courses at the college.[2] After a year as president, a typhoid fever epidemic swept through the area, taking two of his children.[3] Morrison would later become ill and resign from the position in 1840, eventually retiring in 1849.[1]

Robert Hall Morrison
1st President of Davidson College
In office
1836–1840
Succeeded bySamuel Williamson (academic)
Personal details
BornSeptember 8, 1798
DiedMay 13, 1889
EducationUniversity of North Carolina
Princeton University
ProfessionPastor

References
  1. "Morrison, Robert Hall | NCpedia". www.ncpedia.org. Retrieved 2017-06-30.
  2. "Morrison, Robert Hall – Davidson College Archives & Special Collections". libraries.davidson.edu. Retrieved 2017-06-30.
  3. "Mecklenburg Historical Association Docents" (PDF).
Academic offices
Preceded by
Position Created		 President of Davidson College
1836–1840		 Succeeded by
Samuel Williamson (academic)
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