David Abner Jr. (November 25, 1860 – July 21, 1928) was an American educator.

In 1870 they moved to Marshall, Texas, where Abner attended Wiley University.

[1] In 1884, Guadalupe College was founded, primarily through the efforts of William B.

The school opened in 1887, and Abner was made the first president of the school, a position he served until 1905,[2] when he was forcibly removed due to opposition within the Baptist church leadership.

[4] Abner married Ella M. Wheeler (1877–1950),[5] with whom he had two children.