Career
He served as a major in the 18th Georgia Battalion of the Confederate States Army during the Civil War. In 1886 Basinger, succeeding David West. Lewis, became the second president of North Georgia Agricultural College (now UNG).
He served as a major in the 18th Georgia Battalion of the Confederate States Army during the Civil War. In 1886 Basinger, succeeding David West. Lewis, became the second president of North Georgia Agricultural College (now UNG).