George Washington Baines
George Washington Baines (December 29, 1809 – December 28, 1882) was an American politician, Baptist preacher, journalist, slaveowner, and educator. He was a co-founder, and the third president of Baylor University, while the university was located in Independence, Texas.
The Reverend George Washington Baines | |
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Portrait of G. W. Baines | |
| 3rd President of Baylor University | |
| In office 1861–1863 | |
| Preceded by | Rufus Columbus Burleson |
| Succeeded by | William Carey Crane |
| Member of the Arkansas House of Representatives from Carroll County | |
| In office November 7, 1842 – February 4, 1843 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 29, 1809 Chowan County or Perquimans County, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Died | December 28, 1882 (aged 72) Belton, Texas, U.S. |
| Cause of death | Malaria |
| Resting place | Old Salado Graveyard, Salado, Texas, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouses | Melissa Ann Butler
(m. 1840; died 1865)Cynthia W. Williams
(m. 1865; died 1882) |
| Children | 9; including Joseph |
| Relatives | Lyndon Baines Johnson (great-grandson) |
| Alma mater | University of Alabama |
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| Known for | Co-founding Baylor University |
| Awards | Honorary A.M. degree from Baylor University |
He was the maternal great-grandfather of the 36th U.S. president, Lyndon Baines Johnson.
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