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Fiske, Lewis Ransom

clergyman, educator and college president, was born Dec. 24, 1825, in Albion, Mich. He received his education at the Michigan university, from which institution he received the degrees of A. B. and A. M., and subsequently the degree of LL. D. The degree of D. D. was conferred by the Albion college. During 1875-77 he was editor of the Michigan Christian Advocate.

In 1850-53 he was professor of natural science at Albion college; in 1853-56 filled the same chair in the Michigan State Normal school; and during 1856-63 was professor of chemistry at the Michigan State Agricultural college. During 1863- 77 he was pastor of churches in Jackson, Ann Arbor and Detroit; and since 1877 has been president of Albion college.