James Dunlap

James Dunlap was the second president of Jefferson College from 1803 to 1811.

Dunlap was born in Chester County, Pennsylvania, in 1744.

[1] He was a graduate of the College of New Jersey (now Princeton University) and was reputed to have excelled as a teacher of languages.

[1] During his presidency, Jefferson College was approached in 1807 by the Washington College Board to appoint committees for the purpose of devising a plan for the union of the two institutions.

[1] This attempt failed due to disagreement over selecting a site for the united institution.