Robert Saunders Jr.

Robert Saunders Jr. was president of the College of William and Mary from 1847 to 1848.[1] Prior to that, Saunders served as professor of mathematics from 1833 to 1847. He also served as mayor of Williamsburg, Virginia in 1859 and 1868[2] as well as the head of Eastern State Hospital.[3] His family papers[4] are held by the Special Collections Research Center at the College of William and Mary.

Robert Saunders Jr.
14th President of the
College of William & Mary
In office
1846–1848
Preceded byThomas Roderick Dew
Succeeded byJohn Johns
Personal details
Spouse(s)Lucy Burwell Page Saunders
Alma materCollege of William & Mary
University of Virginia

References

  1. "19th Century Presidents". College of William and Mary. Retrieved 25 January 2011.
  2. "Past Mayors and Governors". City of Williamsburg, Va. Retrieved 4 February 2011.
  3. "Page-Saunders Papers". Special Collections Research Center, Earl Gregg Swem Library, College of William and Mary. Retrieved 25 January 2011.
  4. "Page-Saunders Papers". Special Collections Research Center, Earl Gregg Swem Library, College of William and Mary. Retrieved 25 January 2011.
Political offices
Preceded by
John J. Maupin
John H. Barlow
Mayor of Williamsburg, Virginia
1859
1868
Succeeded by
R. M. Garrett
Robert F. Cole
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