Background
Cattell, William Cassaday was born on August 30, 1827 in Salem, New Jersey, United States. Son of Thomas W. and Keziah (Gilmore) Cattell.
Cattell, William Cassaday was born on August 30, 1827 in Salem, New Jersey, United States. Son of Thomas W. and Keziah (Gilmore) Cattell.
Graduated from College of New Jersey (now Princeton), 1848, graduate Princeton Theological Seminary, 1852, honorary Doctor of Divinity. Honorary Doctor of Divinity, Hanover College. Honorary Doctor of Laws, Wooster College.
Ordained to ministry Presbyterian Church, 1856. Professor Latin, Lafayette College, Easton, Pennsylvania, 1855-1863, trustee, 1861-1863, president, 1863-1883. Pastor Pine Street Presbyterian Church, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 1860-1883.
Correspondent secretary.
Married Elizabeth McKeen, August 4, 1859.