Craven, B. (Braxton), 1822-1882

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Birth 1822
Death 1882
Birth 1822-08-22
Death 1882-11-07

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Braxton Craven served as an administrator and educator during the nineteenth century evolution of Trinity College in Randolph County, N.C. Craven was Principal of Union Institute (1842-1851), President of Normal College (1851-1859), and President of Trinity College (1859-1863, 1866-1882). In addition, Craven actively participated in the Methodist Episcopal Church, South and the Order of the Masons in North Carolina.

From the description of Braxton Craven papers, 1839-1882. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 52170111

Educator and Methodist clergyman, Braxton Craven was born in Randolph County, N.C., in 1822. Craven became licensed to preach in 1840, earned an A.B. (Hon.) in 1849 from Randolph-Macon College, and received various other degrees during his lifetime. His career included the following educational and administrative positions: Student-teacher, Union Institute (1841-1842); Principal of Union Institute (1842-1851); President of Normal College (1851-1859); President of Trinity College (1859-1863, 1866-1882). Braxton Craven died in 1882.

Duke University (Durham, N.C.) was established in 1924 and evolved from the following institutions: Brown's Schoolhouse (Randolph Co., N.C), 1838-1839; Union Institute (Randolph Co., N.C.), 1839-1851; Normal College (Randolph Co., N.C.), 1851-1859; Trinity College (Randolph Co., N.C.), 1859-1892 and (Durham, N.C.), 1892-1924).

From the guide to the Braxton Craven Records and Papers, 1839-1882., (University Archives, Duke University.)

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  • College presidents
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  • Randolph County (N.C.) (as recorded)
  • North Carolina (as recorded)

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