Waddel, Moses, 1770-1840

Moses Waddel (1770-1840) was an educator, Presbyterian minister, and president of Franklin College (now the University of Georgia) in Athens, Ga.

From the guide to the Moses Waddel Papers, ., 1798-1825, (University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Library. Southern Historical Collection.)

Moses Waddel, 1770-1840, served as the president of the University of Georgia from 1819-1829. During his term as president he saw enrollment rise from seven students to over one hundred. He oversaw the construction of three buildings and procured funds for the library. He dedicated his adult life to education, teaching, and administering schools throughout Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina. Waddel was also an ordained minister.

From the description of Moses Waddel letter (Georgia Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 159956277

Clergyman and educator.

From the description of Papers of Moses Waddel, 1793-1836. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 71062531

Moses Waddel (1770-1840), educator and clergyman.

From the description of Letter to Rev. Aaron Foster, 1831 May 23. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 38476584

Dr. Moses Waddel was born in Rowan County, North Carolina in 1770 and died in Athens, Georgia in 1840. He was an educator, clergyman, and president of the University of Georgia 1819-1829.

From the description of Moses Waddel speech, 1822 August 7. (University of Georgia). WorldCat record id: 468811316