William Aikman (writer)
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
William Aikman | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 12, 1824 |
| Died | January 1, 1909 (aged 84) |
| Alma mater | |
| Occupation | Clergyman, writer, pastor (1883–), moderator of the General Assembly (1863–) |
| Employer |
|
William Aikman (1824–1909) was an American writer and pastor.
Aikman was born in New York City, on August 12, 1824, son of Robert and Sarah (Smith) Aikman.[1] He was graduated at the University of the City of New York in 1846, and attended the Union Theological Seminary, from 1846 to 1849.[1]
He served as pastor of various Presbyterian churches, serving that at Atlantic City, New Jersey, from 1883.[1] According to his work The Future of the Colored Race in America,[2] he was pastor of the Hanover Street Presbyterian Church in Wilmington, Delaware, where he ministered for eleven years from June 2, 1857.[3]
Aikman was moderator of the synod of Pennsylvania in 1863, also a trustee of Wells female college, from 1878 to 1882.[1] He received the degree D.D. from the University of the City of New York in 1869.[1]
