Elisha Williams

The Reverend Elisha Williams
Portrait of Rev. Elisha Williams, fourth Rector of Yale College

4th Rector of Yale University
In office 1726–1739
Preceded by	Timothy Cutler
Succeeded by	Thomas Clap

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Born	(1694-08-26)August 26, 1694 Hatfield, Massachusetts
Died	July 24, 1755(1755-07-24) (aged 60) Wethersfield, Connecticut
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Elisha Williams (August 26, 1694 – July 24, 1755) was a Congregational minister, legislator, militia soldier, jurist, and rector of Yale College from 1726 to 1739.