York, Brantley, 1805-1891

Brantley York was an educator, author, and Methodist clergyman in North Carolina. He organized Union Institute Academy at Brown's Schoolhouse in Randolph Co., N.C. in 1839, which would evolve into Normal College, Trinity College, and later Duke University. York also wrote an English grammar, as well as several other instructional textbooks.

From the description of Brantley York records and papers, 1838-1966. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 55635824

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