James Waddel

James Waddel (or Waddell, July 1739 – September 17, 1805) was an Irish American Presbyterian preacher from Virginia noted for his eloquence. He was a founding trustee of Liberty Hall (later Washington and Lee University), when it was made into a college in 1776. The family name has had various spellings and pronunciations. Waddel's descendants have typically pronounced "Waddell" with a stress on the final syllable and have spelled it with two Ls.

For other people named James Waddell, see James Waddell (disambiguation).

James Waddel
BornJuly 1739
Newry, Ireland
DiedSeptember 17, 1805(1805-09-17) (aged 66)
NationalityAmerican
Occupationpastor
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