Maxwell, Samuel

Maxwell, Samuel an American divine and educator, was born in Berkshire County, Mass., about 1805; was educated at Amherst College (class of 1829); subsequently became principal of the preparatory department of Marietta College, Ohio, and later a professor in the collegiate department of the same institution, and remained there until his death, which occurred January 24, 1867. He was also in the employ of the American Missionary Association in his last years.