Samuel Williamson was the second president of Davidson College.
After graduating from the University of South Carolina, Williamson entered the ministry.
He arrived at Davidson in 1839 as a professor and then was appointed as president in 1841, becoming the longest serving president of the college during the 19th century.
[1] While president, Williamson steered the college through financial uncertainty while also building the Eumenean and Philanthropic Halls.
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