William W. Bennett (educator)

William Wallace Bennett
William Wallace Bennett (1821-1887)
6th President of Randolph-Macon College
In office
1877–1886
Preceded byJames A. Duncan
Succeeded byWilliam Waugh Smith
Personal details
Born(1821-02-24)February 24, 1821
Richmond, Virginia, US
DiedJune 7, 1887(1887-06-07) (aged 66)
Louisa County, Virginia, US
Resting placeHollywood Cemetery, Richmond, Virginia
SpouseVirginia Lee Sangster
Alma materUniversity of Virginia
OccupationMinister, College President

William Wallace Bennett (1821–1887) was an American Methodist preacher, editor, author and administrator. He served as a Confederate Chaplain during the American Civil War and President of Randolph–Macon College.