Charles Clinton Beatty was a Presbyterian minister, seminary founder, and academic philanthropist.

[6] On November 6, 1863, Beatty, offered $50,000 to entice ailing Washington College and Jefferson schools to unify.

[7] Beatty had a number of familiar and social connections to Washington College, including a stint in leadership of the Synod of Wheeling.

[7] On April 12, 1865, he was elected trustee of the unified Washington & Jefferson College, a position he held until his death.

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