Thomas Dawson (college president)

Reverend Thomas Dawson was the fourth president of The College of William & Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia (1755–1760).[1] He is also the brother of William Dawson, who was the second president of William & Mary (1743–1752).[2] He was educated at William & Mary and also held several religious positions, including being an Anglican clergyman, rector of the Bruton Parish, and commissary of the Bishop of London. Dawson was also a member of the Governor's Council and master of the Indian School at the College.[1]

Thomas Dawson
4th President of the
College of William & Mary
In office
1755–1760
Preceded byWilliam Stith
Succeeded byWilliam Yates
Personal details
Died(1760-11-29)November 29, 1760
Alma materCollege of William & Mary

In 1752 Dawson married Priscilla Bassett, the daughter of Colonel William Bassett.[2] Dawson died on November 29, 1760, reportedly in Williamsburg.[3]

Dawson and his brother are together namesakes of a residence hall at William & Mary.[4]

References
  1. William & Mary — 18th Century Presidents. Retrieved on March 10, 2009.
  2. President Thomas Dawson. Retrieved on March 10, 2009.
  3. Loux, Jennifer R. "Thomas Dawson (1715–1760)". Encyclopedia Virginia/Dictionary of Virginia Biography. Retrieved 9 March 2015.
  4. "William & Mary - Bryan Complex". Wm.edu. Retrieved 2016-07-02.


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