David Newton Sheldon

David Newton Sheldon
President of Colby College
In office
1843–1853
Preceded byEliphaz Fay
Succeeded byRobert Everett Pattison
Personal details
Born(1807-06-26)June 26, 1807
Suffield, Connecticut
DiedOctober 4, 1889(1889-10-04) (aged 82)
SpouseRachael Hobart Ripley
Alma materWilliams College, Andover Newton Theological School

David Newton Sheldon (June 26, 1807 – October 4, 1889) was the fifth President of Colby College, Maine, United States from 1843–1853. He was also a pastor, missionary, and educator.

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