Hyde, John Poisal
clergyman, educator, college president, was born Jan. 31, 1836, in Annapolis, Md. In 1850 he entered St. John's college, and graduated with first honors in 1857. During 1870-81 he was president of the Lonoak Female college of Martinsburg, W. Va.; and since 1881 has been president of the Valley Female college of Winchester, Va. He is a successful clergyman of the methodist episcopal church south; and well known as a successful educator of young ladies, and a promoter of sound christian education. In 1892 he received the nomination for United States commissioner of education; and has filled various high positions in his church, and as chaplain in various associations.