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Reverend Thomas Craven

Reverend Thomas Craven (March 19, 1792 - August 21, 1860) was an American college founder, abolitionist, preacher, and educator.

Born March 19, 1792 Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, U.S.

Died August 21, 1860 (aged 68) Oxford, Butler, Ohio, U.S.

Resting place College Hill, Indiana

Occupation: Preacher, Educator

Known as Founder of Eleutherian College, Indiana, President of Anti-slavery Baptists

Marriage and family

Married Rebecah Selfridge April 14, 1812

Children: Hermon, Lucinda, Ellen, Rebecca, Sarah, Thomas Milton, Rebecca Jane, Levi Weston, John Gill

Education: Only 9 months of primary education, graduated 1842 from Miami University in Ohio (age 50)

References: Thompson, William C. "Eleutherian Institute: A Sketch of a Unique Step in the Educational History of Indiana." Indiana Magazine of History 19 (June 1923), 110-131

National Historic Landmark Nomination Eleutherian College Classroom and Chapel Building

Categories:


 * National Historic Landmarks in Indiana
 * African-American history of Indiana
 * University and college buildings on the National Register of Historic Places in Indiana
 * Activists
 * Defunct private universities and colleges in Indiana
 * Educational institutions established in 1848
 * Abolitionism in the United States
 * Museums in Jefferson County, Indiana
 * History museums in Indiana
 * National Register of Historic Places in Jefferson County, Indiana
 * 1848 establishments in Indiana