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2 Baylor University establishment  





3 Further reading  





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William M. Tryon







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Reverend William Milton Tryon (March 10, 1809 – November 16, 1847) was an American missionary, pastor, Baptist minister and co-founder of Baylor University. Together with some leading Baptist missionaries, Rev. James Huckins and Judge Robert Emmett Bledsoe Baylor, he inspired the formation of Christian education in Texas.[1][2]

Background

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At the age of 9, Tryon lost his father and was 17 year old when he was baptized. Together with his mother he moved to Georgia in 1823 and was given a licence to preach. He was a graduate of Mercer Institute and in 1836 he was ordained as minister; he was preacher in Alabama and led five churches. Tryon together with Robert E. B. Baylor suggested the formation of Baptist Education Society in Texas and the Baptist College of Florida. He was chaplain of Texas Senate in 1843. He became the first president of board of trustees in Baylor University.[3]

Baylor University establishment

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Tryon first suggested the establishment of Baylor University in Texas in 1841. The district lawyer, Judge R. E. B. Baylor, began promoting the idea and was supported by members of the Texas Baptist Education Society, which was affiliated with Union Baptist Association. The full-time fundraiser Rev. James Huckins, was the first missionary to Texas.

Tryon spent seven years as a leading Baptist in Texas. His dream was that Baylor University would be a Christian institution.[4]

He later became second pastor of First Baptist Church in Houston and later he became the first resident missionary. He helped raised many churches and land in Texas. Tryon died of fever.

Further reading

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Notes

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  1. ^ "Our History". University of Mary Hardin-Baylor. Retrieved July 3, 2020.
  • ^ A Pen Picture of William M. Tryon, Pioneer Texas Baptist Preacher and Co-founder of Baylor University, Baker, Eugene W, ISBN 9781602585812, 1985
  • ^ "Details - The Rev. William M. Tryon - Atlas Number 5201011973 - Atlas: Texas Historical Commission". atlas.thc.state.tx.us. Retrieved July 3, 2020.
  • ^ Eugene W. Baker A Noble Example: A Pen Picture of William M. Tryon, Pioneer Texas Baptist Preacher and Co-Founder of Baylor University, Big Bear Books

  • Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=William_M._Tryon&oldid=1031702796"

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