Horace Silliman

Horace Brinsmade Silliman
Philanthropist
Born(1825-12-03)December 3, 1825
Albany, New York
DiedMay 4, 1910(1910-05-04) (aged 84)
Cohoes, New York
MonumentsSilliman University, Dumaguete, Philippines
Alma materThe Albany Academy
Union College
Organization(s)Presbyterian Church
YMCA
Phi Beta Kappa Society

Horace Brinsmade Silliman (December 3, 1825 – May 4, 1910) was a businessman and philanthropist from Cohoes, New York and an active layman in the Presbyterian Church. He gave a $10,000 gift to start Silliman Institute, which later became Silliman University, in Dumaguete, Philippines. Silliman was known for his philanthropy and active involvement in the civic community.[1]

  1. ^ Cherniak, Daniele. "COHOES NY Lost Landmark". www.lostlandmarks.org. Retrieved 4 October 2021.