Cameron, Paul C. (Paul Carrington), 1808-1891

Paul C. Cameron was born in Stagville, NC. He attended the University of North Carolina from 1823 to 1825. At which point, he entered the American Literary, Scientific and Military Academy (forerunner to Norwich University), and graduated in 1828. He then attended Trinity College from 1828 to 1829. Paul Cameron owned extensive plantations in North Carolina, Alabama and Mississippi. He was also active in railroad construction, banking, cotton manufacture and politics. Cameron was a liberal supporter of educational institutions and was a talented public speaker. He married Ann Ruffin (d. 1897) in 1832 and the couple had seven children.

From the description of Paul Carrington Cameron letters, 1824-1827. (University of Rochester). WorldCat record id: 586132523