James G. Ryals Jr.

James Gazaway Ryals Jr. (1855–1885) was an American educator and university president. He served as the first president of the Jacksonville State Normal School (now Jacksonville State University) in Jacksonville, Alabama, from 1883 to 1885.

James Gazaway Ryals, Jr.
1st President of Jacksonville State University
In office
1883  April 18, 1885
Succeeded byJ. Harris Chappell
Personal details
Born1855
Bartow County, Georgia, U.S.
DiedApril 18, 1885
Jacksonville, Alabama, U.S.
Alma materMercer University,
University of Virginia
ProfessionUniversity president
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