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De Lancey, William Heathcote, 1797-1865

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1797 - 1865

Biographical Note

First Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Western New York, 1839-1865. Involved in the establishment of St. Peter's Episcopal Church (Geneva, New York), which was later dedicated as the DeLancey Memorial Church.

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Geneva Medical College collection

 Collection
Identifier: SC-74
Abstract

This collection contains documents relating to the genesis and the early years of the Geneva Medical College and how it became a part of Hobart College (then called Geneva College). Materials include circulars and annual catalogues listing students and faculty of the Geneva Medical College along with documents that describe the hardships of the medical college, notably the difficult relationship between the Board of Trustees and the Medical Faculty.

Dates: 1827-1996; Majority of material found in 1834-1845