Background
Douglass, David Bates was born on March 21, 1790 in Pompton, New Jersey, United States. Son of Nathaniel and Sarah (Bates) Douglass.
college president army officer civil engineer
Douglass, David Bates was born on March 21, 1790 in Pompton, New Jersey, United States. Son of Nathaniel and Sarah (Bates) Douglass.
Graduated from Yale, 1813, honorary Doctor of Laws.
Commissioned Second lieutenant engrs., sent to the United States Military Academy, 1813. Commissioned First lieutenant, brevetted captain, 1814. Assistant professor natural philosophy United States Military Academy, January 1, 1815.
Professor natural philosophy University City New York, 1832-1833. Became civil engineer, architect. Designed New York University building in Washington Square.
As engineer New York commissioner selected Croton water shed, determined essential features of system including crossing Harlem River on a high bridge. System supplied New York City with water, 75 years. President Kenyon College, 1840-1845.
Professor mathematics and natural philosophy Hobart College, 1848.
Married Ann Eliza Ellicott, December 1815.