Thomas Dawson | |
|---|---|
| 4th President of the College of William & Mary | |
| In office 1755–1760 | |
| Preceded by | William Stith |
| Succeeded by | William Yates |
| Personal details | |
| Died | November 29, 1760 |
| Alma mater | College of William & Mary |
| Signature | &sq=&lang=&file=File:Signature_of_college_president_Thomas_Dawson.png){kind=small} |
Thomas Dawson was an Anglican priest and the fourth president of The College of William & Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia (1755–1760).[1] He is also the brother of William Dawson, who was the second president of William & Mary (1743–1752).[2] He was educated at William & Mary and also held several religious positions, including being an Anglican clergyman, rector of the Bruton Parish, and commissary of the Bishop of London. Dawson was also a member of the Governor's Council and master of the Indian School at the College.[1]
In 1752 Dawson married Priscilla Bassett, the daughter of Colonel William Bassett.[2] Dawson died on November 29, 1760, reportedly in Williamsburg.[3]
Dawson and his brother are together namesakes of a residence hall at William & Mary.[4]
- ^ a b William & Mary — 18th Century Presidents. Retrieved on March 10, 2009.
- ^ a b President Thomas Dawson. Retrieved on March 10, 2009.
- ^ Loux, Jennifer R. "Thomas Dawson (1715–1760)". Encyclopedia Virginia/Dictionary of Virginia Biography. Retrieved March 9, 2015.
- ^ "William & Mary - Bryan Complex". Wm.edu. Retrieved July 2, 2016.