Ruter, Martin
clergyman, college president, author, was born April 3, 1785, in Charlton, Mass. When Augusta college, Kentucky, was established in 1828 he was selected for the presidency, and he held that office until he resigned in order to return to the ministry in 1832. He preached in Pittsburg, Pa., for two years, and then became president of Allegheny college. Obtaining the appointment of superintendent of the mission to Texas, he resigned in July, 1837. Rutersville, Texas, was named for him, and the college there was founded in his honor. He published a Collection of Miscellaneous Pieces. He died May 16, 1838, in Washington, Texas.