William May Wightman | |
|---|---|
| 1st President of Wofford College | |
| In office 1854–1859 | |
| Succeeded by | Albert Micajah Shipp |
| Chancellor of Southern University (AL) | |
| In office 1860–1866 | |
| Succeeded by | Allen Skeen Andrews |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 29, 1808 Charleston, South Carolina, U.S. |
| Died | February 15, 1882 Charleston, South Carolina, U.S. |
| Spouse | Maria Davies |
| Parent(s) | William Wightman Matilda Wightman |
| Occupation | Clergyman |
Bishop William May Wightman (1808–1882) was an American educator and clergyman. He served as the President of Wofford College from 1854 to 1859. He served as the Chancellor of Southern University in Greensboro, Alabama (now known as Birmingham–Southern College and located in Birmingham, Alabama) from 1860 to 1866. He became a Bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South in 1866.