Union College has had eighteen presidents since its founding in 1795.

He was associated with Union College until his death in 1941.

He graduated from Union College in 1828, then went on to study law and pass the bar.

He was a trustee of Union College from 1833 until his death.

He graduated from the law department of Union College in 1898.

He graduated from Union College in 1860 and taught school for two years.

He was vice-president of Union College from 1838 to 1845.

He was president of Union College from 1910 to 1914.

Union College had established a school for black children in 1805, but discontinued it after two years.

He continued as president of Union College until his death.