Albert Micajah Shipp

Background

Shipp, Albert Micajah was born on June 15, 1819 in Stokes County, North Carolina, United States. Son of John and Elizabeth (Oglesby) Shipp.

Education

Graduated from the University North Carolina, 1840, A. M., 1845, honorary Doctor of Laws, 1883. Honorary Doctor of Divinity, Randolph-Macon College.

Career

Of Methodist Episcopal Church, 1841, ordained deacon, 1843, elder, 1844. President Greensboro (North Carolina) Female College, 1848-1849. Professor of history U. North Carolina, 1849-1859.

President Wofford College, Spartanburg, South Carolina., 1859-1875.

Professor exegetical theology Vanderbilt University, 1875-1885. Author: The History of Methodism in South Carolina, 1883.

Achievements

• Albert Micajah Shipp has been listed as a noteworthy clergyman, college president by Marquis Who's Who.

Works

• Other Work

  • Author: The History of Methodism in South Carolina, 1883.

Connections

Married Mary Gillepsie, several children.

Father:

John Shipp

Mother:

Elizabeth (Oglesby) Shipp

Spouse:

Mary Gillepsie