educational institution was pre- sented to the college by a member of the Marshall family. The college was founded in 1835, and was for eighteen years located in the little town of Mercersburg before it was united with Franklin college of Lancaster. It was a worthy monument to the memory of America's fore

Trustees of Franklin College in 1813 By WILLIAM FREDERIC WORNER An election of trustees of Franklin college, Lancaster, was held on Thursday, June 17th, 1813. The following persons were elected: His Excellency, Simon Snyder, Governor of Pennsylvania, and Hon. William Tilghman. From Philadelphia

Subscriptions for Franklin College By WILLIAM FREDERIC WORNER F RANKLIN COLLEGE, founded in 1787, held its first sessions in the "Brew House," on Mifflin street, west of Duke, near Trinity Lutheran church. In February, 1788, it acquired the property on North Queen street known as "The Store House