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| name = James David Moffat
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'''James David Moffat''' was the 3rd [[President of Washington & Jefferson College|president]] of [[Washington & Jefferson College]].<ref name=library>{{cite web
'''James David Moffat''' was the 3rd [[President of Washington & Jefferson College|president]] of [[Washington & Jefferson College]].<ref name=library>{{cite web
| title = James D. Moffat (1881-1915)
| title = James D. Moffat (1881-1915)
| work = U. Grant Miller Library Digital Archives
| work = U. Grant Miller Library Digital Archives
| publisher = Washington & Jefferson College
| publisher = Washington & Jefferson College
| date = 2003-09-04
| date = 2003-09-04
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| access-date = 2009-02-08
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| archive-date = 2012-07-18
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Moffat, a native of [[New Lisbon, Ohio]], was born on March 15, 1846.<ref name=library /> He spent his youth in [[St. Clairsville, Ohio]] and [[Bellaire, Ohio]] before working as a teacher and a bookkeeper.<ref name=library /> He entered Jefferson College in 1865 and graduated from Washington & Jefferson College in 1869.<ref name=library /> He studied at [[Princeton Theological Seminary]] from 1869-1871.<ref name=library /> Following ordination in 1873, he served as pastor in [[Wheeling, West Virginia]].<ref name=library /> He received three [[Doctor of Laws]] degrees, one from the [[University of Pittsburgh|Western University of Pennsylvania]] in 1897, another from [[University of Pennsylvania]] in 1901, and another from the [[Missouri Valley College]] in 1906.<ref name=library /> Moffat received two honorary [[Doctor of Divinity]] degrees, one from [[Hanover College]] in 1882 and one from the [[Princeton University|College of New Jersey]] in 1883.<ref name=library />
Moffat, a native of [[New Lisbon, Ohio]], was born on March 15, 1846.<ref name=library /> He spent his youth in [[St. Clairsville, Ohio]], and [[Bellaire, Ohio]], before working as a teacher and a bookkeeper.<ref name=library /> He entered Jefferson College in 1865 and graduated from Washington & Jefferson College in 1869.<ref name=library /> He studied at [[Princeton Theological Seminary]] from 1869 to 1871.<ref name=library /> Following ordination in 1873, he served as pastor in [[Wheeling, West Virginia]].<ref name=library /> He received three [[Doctor of Laws]] degrees, one from the [[University of Pittsburgh|Western University of Pennsylvania]] in 1897, another from [[University of Pennsylvania]] in 1901, and another from the [[Missouri Valley College]] in 1906.<ref name=library /> Moffat received two honorary [[Doctor of Divinity]] degrees, one from [[Hanover College]] in 1882 and one from the [[Princeton University|College of New Jersey]] in 1883.<ref name=library />


He was elected third president of Washington & Jefferson College on November 16, 1881.<ref name=library /> During his tenure, the college experienced a period of growth, including a threefold increase in number of professors and new campus buildings.<ref name=library />
He was elected the third president of Washington & Jefferson College on November 16, 1881.<ref name=library /> During his tenure, the college experienced a period of growth, including a threefold increase in the number of professors and new campus buildings.<ref name=library />


In 1884, the college purchased the land known as the "old fair ground," now used for [[Cameron Stadium]], for the sum of $7,025.<ref name=library /> The student body agreed to contribute one dollar each term to finance the purchase.<ref name=library /> The college built a new gymnasium (now the [[Old Gym]]) in 1893; [[Hays Hall]] was completed in 1903; Thompson Memorial Library opened in 1905; and [[Thistle Physics Building]] was completed in 1912.<ref name=library /> In 1893, the campus installed an electric lighting system.<ref name=library /> In 1892, the Board of Trustees granted a request from senior class that they be graduated in [[Academic dress|cap and gown]], establishing that tradition at W&J for all future commencements.<ref name=library />
In 1884, the college purchased the land known as the "old fair ground," now used for [[Cameron Stadium]], for the sum of $7,025.<ref name=library /> The student body agreed to contribute one dollar each term to finance the purchase.<ref name=library /> The college built a new gymnasium (now the [[Old Gym]]) in 1893; [[Hays Hall]] was completed in 1903; Thompson Memorial Library opened in 1905; and [[Thistle Physics Building]] was completed in 1912.<ref name=library /> In 1893, the campus installed an electric lighting system.<ref name=library /> In 1892, the Board of Trustees granted a request from the senior class that they be graduated in [[Academic dress|cap and gown]], establishing that tradition at W&J for all future commencements.<ref name=library />


He personally paid for the 1912 renovations of [[McMillan Hall (Washington & Jefferson College)|McMillan Hall]].<ref>{{cite web| title = McMillan Hall | work = U. Grant Miller Library Digital Archives| publisher = Washington & Jefferson College| date = | url = http://washjeff.cdmhost.com/cdm4/build_mcmillan.php}}</ref> Moffat resigned on January 1, 1915 after 33 years of service, citing his age of 68 years and the responsibilities of his office as factors in his retirement.<ref name=library /> At that time, he was one of the oldest college presidents in continuous service the county, and his salary of $7,100 made him one of the highest paid presidents in the county. He died his home in [[Washington, Pennsylvania]] on November 4, 1916 after a short illness.<ref name=library />
Moffat personally paid for the 1912 renovations of [[McMillan Hall (Washington & Jefferson College)|McMillan Hall]].<ref>{{cite web| title = McMillan Hall| work = U. Grant Miller Library Digital Archives| publisher = Washington & Jefferson College| date = | url = http://washjeff.cdmhost.com/cdm4/build_mcmillan.php| access-date = 2010-04-27| archive-date = 2009-07-17| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20090717231242/http://washjeff.cdmhost.com/cdm4/build_mcmillan.php| url-status = dead}}</ref> He resigned on January 1, 1915, after 33 years of service, citing his age of 68 years and the responsibilities of his office as factors in his retirement.<ref name=library /> At that time, he was one of the oldest college presidents in continuous service in the country, and his salary of $7,100 made him one of the highest paid presidents in the country. He died in his home in [[Washington, Pennsylvania]], on November 4, 1916, after a short illness.<ref name=library />


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Revision as of 01:33, 30 January 2024

For other people named James Moffat, see James Moffat (disambiguation).
James David Moffat
Third President of
Washington & Jefferson College
In office
November 16, 1881 – January 1, 1915
Preceded byGeorge P. Hays
Succeeded byFrederick W. Hinitt
Personal details
BornMarch 15, 1846
New Lisbon, Ohio
DiedNovember 4, 1916(1916-11-04) (aged 70)
Washington, Pennsylvania
Alma materWashington & Jefferson College
Western University of Pennsylvania
University of Pennsylvania
Missouri Valley College
Salary$7,100 per year

James David Moffat was the 3rd president of Washington & Jefferson College.[1]

Moffat, a native of New Lisbon, Ohio, was born on March 15, 1846.[1] He spent his youth in St. Clairsville, Ohio, and Bellaire, Ohio, before working as a teacher and a bookkeeper.[1] He entered Jefferson College in 1865 and graduated from Washington & Jefferson College in 1869.[1] He studied at Princeton Theological Seminary from 1869 to 1871.[1] Following ordination in 1873, he served as pastor in Wheeling, West Virginia.[1] He received three Doctor of Laws degrees, one from the Western University of Pennsylvania in 1897, another from University of Pennsylvania in 1901, and another from the Missouri Valley College in 1906.[1] Moffat received two honorary Doctor of Divinity degrees, one from Hanover College in 1882 and one from the College of New Jersey in 1883.[1]

He was elected the third president of Washington & Jefferson College on November 16, 1881.[1] During his tenure, the college experienced a period of growth, including a threefold increase in the number of professors and new campus buildings.[1]

In 1884, the college purchased the land known as the "old fair ground," now used for Cameron Stadium, for the sum of $7,025.[1] The student body agreed to contribute one dollar each term to finance the purchase.[1] The college built a new gymnasium (now the Old Gym) in 1893; Hays Hall was completed in 1903; Thompson Memorial Library opened in 1905; and Thistle Physics Building was completed in 1912.[1] In 1893, the campus installed an electric lighting system.[1] In 1892, the Board of Trustees granted a request from the senior class that they be graduated in cap and gown, establishing that tradition at W&J for all future commencements.[1]

Moffat personally paid for the 1912 renovations of McMillan Hall.[2] He resigned on January 1, 1915, after 33 years of service, citing his age of 68 years and the responsibilities of his office as factors in his retirement.[1] At that time, he was one of the oldest college presidents in continuous service in the country, and his salary of $7,100 made him one of the highest paid presidents in the country. He died in his home in Washington, Pennsylvania, on November 4, 1916, after a short illness.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q "James D. Moffat (1881-1915)". U. Grant Miller Library Digital Archives. Washington & Jefferson College. 2003-09-04. Archived from the original on 2012-07-18. Retrieved 2009-02-08.
  2. ^ "McMillan Hall". U. Grant Miller Library Digital Archives. Washington & Jefferson College. Archived from the original on 2009-07-17. Retrieved 2010-04-27.
Academic offices
Preceded by President of Washington and Jefferson College
1881–1915 		Succeeded by
Religious titles
Preceded by
The Rev. J. Addison Henry
 Moderator of the 117th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the United States of America
1905–1906 		Succeeded by
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