William Jewell (educator)

William Jewell
Born(1789-01-01)January 1, 1789
DiedAugust 7, 1852(1852-08-07) (aged 63)
OccupationPhysician
Known forNamesake of William Jewell College
SpouseArethusa Boyle
ChildrenThomas Boyle Jewell
Angelina Arethusa Jewell

William Jewell (1789-1852) was a politician, physician, ordained minister, and educator from Columbia, Missouri and namesake of William Jewell College in Liberty, Missouri. He served as Columbia's second mayor.