William Henderson Franklin
Rev. William Henderson Franklin | |
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| 1st Principal of Swift Memorial College | |
| In office 1883 – May 1926 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 14, 1852 Knoxville, Tennessee, United States |
| Died | October 19, 1935 (aged 83) United States |
| Spouse | Laura Crofton (m. 1894–1935; his death) |
| Education | Maryville College (AM), Lane Theological Seminary (DD) |
| Occupation | Educator, minister, journalist, school founder, academic administrator |
Rev. William Henderson Franklin (1852–1935) was an American educator, minister, journalist, and school founder. Franklin dedicated his life to the education of Black children in rural Tennessee during the time of racial segregation. He founded Swift Memorial College in 1883, and served as the principal until 1926. He was the first minister the congregation at St. Marks Presbyterian Church in Rogersville, Tennessee. He was also known as W.H. Franklin.