History of Peru, (Onondaga County) New York United States of America

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James Marvin Biographical Sketch

James Marvin, clergyman and educator, was born at Peru, N.Y., Aug. 17, 1820; son of Hiram and Polly (Smith) Marvin. He attended and taught country schools and academies and was graduated from Allegheny college, Pa., in 1851. He was married, July 14, 1851, to Armina Le Suer. He was professor of mathematics in Alfred Teachers' seminary, N.Y., 1851-54; superintendent of schools, Warren, Ohio, 1854-62; professor of mathematics at Allegheny college, 1862-74; chancellor of the University of Kansas, 1874-82; superintendent of Haskell institute, a government school for Indians, 1883-84; and pastor of the First Methodist Episcopal church, Lawrence, Kan., 1885-91. He received the honorary degree of D.D. from Alfred university in 1865 and that of LL.D. from the University of Kansas in 1883.

From: Twentieth Century Biographical Dictionary of Notable Americans, Johnson, Rossiter, editor