Black plaque № 18459

Crane, TX, United States

Crane, William Carey (County Named For). Noted church leader, educator. A Virginian. Received B. A. and M. A., George Washington University. Taught in Georgia, 1837-39; was ordained Baptist minister, 1838. Was pastor of various leading churches; president of 2 church colleges in Mississippi, 1851-60

. Came to Confederate Texas, 1863, as president, Baylor University-- position held 22 years. His work and use of his personal funds kept Baylor open while many of state's 25 colleges were closed. Firs

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