| Samuel Williamson | |
| Office: | 2nd President of Davidson College |
| Predecessor: | Robert Hall Morrison |
| Successor: | Drury Lacy Jr. |
| Birth Date: | June 12, 1795 |
| Birth Place: | York County, South Carolina |
| Death Date: | March 12, 1882 |
| Death Place: | Hempstead County, Arkansas |
| Alma Mater: | University of South Carolina |
| Profession: | Pastor professor |
| Term Start: | 1841 |
| Term End: | 1854 |
Samuel Williamson was the second president of Davidson College. After graduating from the University of South Carolina, Williamson entered the ministry. He arrived at Davidson in 1839 as a professor and then was appointed as president in 1841, becoming the longest serving president of the college during the 19th century.[1] While president, Williamson steered the college through financial uncertainty while also building the Eumenean and Philanthropic Halls.[2]