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Burleson, Rufus Columbus

clergyman, college president, was born Aug. 7, 1823, near Decatur, Ala. He was educated at the Nashville university and the Western Baptist Theological institute. After graduating in 1847 he immediately became pastor of the First baptist church of Houston, Tex. After three years of eminent success, he elected president of Baylor uniwas versity, which position he has filled for nearly half a century. Only two men in the United States have held the responsible position as long as Dr. Burleson. He has instructed over eight thousand students, male and female, many of whom now occupy the most eminent positions in Texas and the adjoining states. He has preached and lectured on education in every town and city in Texas; and although seventy-five years of age he toils every day, and enjoys vigorous health.