Lunsford Pitts Yandell Sr. | |
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 Sketch of Yandell in 1905 publication | |
| Born | Lunsford Pitts Yandell July 4, 1805 Hartsville, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Died | February 4, 1878 (aged 72) Louisville, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Education | Transylvania University |
| Alma mater | University of Maryland |
| Occupations |
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| Employer(s) | Transylvania University (1831–1837) University of Louisville (1837–1859) Memphis Medical College (1859–1861) |
| Spouse |
Susan Wendel
(m. 1825; died 1860) |
| Children | 13, including Lunsford Jr. and David |
| Relatives | Enid Yandell (granddaughter) |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance | Confederate States of America |
| Service | Confederate States Army |
| Battles / wars | American Civil War |
Lunsford Pitts Yandell Sr. (July 4, 1805 – February 4, 1878) was an American physician, educator, geologist, paleontologist and preacher. He was one of the founders and first professors at the University of Louisville. He also taught at Transylvania University and the Memphis Medical College.