Elisha Williams

Elisha Williams
Portrait of Rev. Elisha Williams, fourth Rector of Yale College
4th Rector of Yale University
In office
1726–1739
Preceded byTimothy Cutler
Succeeded byThomas Clap
Personal details
Born(1694-08-26)August 26, 1694
Hatfield, Massachusetts
DiedJuly 24, 1755(1755-07-24) (aged 60)
Wethersfield, Connecticut
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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.

  1. ^ "Manuscripts & Archives | Yale University Library".