James Mountain Explained

James Mountain
Birth Date:[1]
Burial Place:First Presbyterian Church, Pittsburgh; later moved to Allegheny Cemetery[2]
Known For:Master of Pittsburgh Academy

James Mountain (1771 – September 23, 1813) was a prominent lawyer, educator and academic administrator in Western Pennsylvania during the early 19th century.[3] He was Master of Pittsburgh Academy (now University of Pittsburgh) from 1803 to 1807.[4] He was also among the earliest instructors and leaders of Canonsburg Academy (later Jefferson College and now Washington & Jefferson College).[5]

Notes and References

  1. James Mountain Counsellor at Law. Allegheny Cemetery, Pittsburgh, PA. gravestone.
  2. Book: The Twentieth Century Bench and Bar of Pennsylvania. 2. 1903. H.C. Cooper, Jr., Bro. & Co.. Chicago. 811.
  3. Book: Starrett, Agnes Lynch. Through one hundred and fifty years: the University of Pittsburgh . University of Pittsburgh Press. 1937. 28A.
  4. Book: Alberts, Robert C.. Pitt: The story of the University of Pittsburgh, 1787-1987. University of Pittsburgh Press. 1986. 455. Appendix B: Principals, Chancellors, and Presidents.
  5. Book: Centenary memorial of the planting and growth of Presbyterianism in western Pennsylvania and parts adjacent. B. Singerly. 1876. 77.

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