Elisha Williams
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Elisha Williams (August 26, 1694 – July 24, 1755[1]) was a Congregational minister, legislator, militia soldier, jurist, and rector of Yale College from 1726 to 1739.
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Elisha Williams | |
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4th Rector of Yale University | |
In office 1726–1739 | |
Preceded by | Timothy Cutler |
Succeeded by | Thomas Clap |
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Born | (1694-08-26)August 26, 1694 Hatfield, Massachusetts |
Died | July 24, 1755(1755-07-24) (aged 60) Wethersfield, Connecticut |
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