President George HARRIS

Background

HARRIS, President George was born on April 1, 1844 in East Machias, Maine, United States of America. Son of George and Mary A. Harris.

Education

Studied at Amherst College. Andover Theological Seminary. Doctor of Divinity; Doctor of Laws.

Career

Pastor High Street Congregational Church, Auburn, Maine, 1869-1872. Pastor Central Congregational Church, Providence, Rhode Island, 1872-1883. Professor of Theology in Andover Theological Seminary, 1883 - 99.

President of Amherst College since 1899.

Interests

• Tennis, bicycle.

Connections

Spouse 1873, Jane A. Viall, Providence, Rhode Island.

Father:

George

Mother:

Mary A. Harris

Spouse:

Jane A. Viall