William Shields Reid

Background

Reid, William Shields was born on April 21, 1778 in Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Adam and Martha (Shields) Reid.

Education

Graduate Princeton, 1802.

Career

Tutor, Hampden-Sydney College, 1804-1806, president, 1807. Licensed to preach by Winchester Presbytery, 1806. Conducted boarding school, Lynchburg, Virginia, 1808-1848.

Pastor Presbyterian Church, Lynchburg, 1822-1848.

Achievements

• William Shields Reid has been listed as a noteworthy clergyman, college president by Marquis Who's Who.

Connections

Married Clemintina Venable, December 12, 1807, 12 children.

Father:

Adam Reid

Mother:

Martha (Shields) Reid

Spouse:

Clemintina Venable