Robert Ryland

Robert Ryland (March 14, 1805 – April 23, 1899) was the first president of Richmond College (now the University of Richmond), serving from 1840 to 1866. Prior to the establishment of the college, he had served as the only superintendent of its predecessor institution, the Virginia Baptist Seminary, since 1832.

Ryland served as the first pastor for the First African Baptist Church of Richmond, Virginia from 1841 to 1865. The church is a prominent Black church founded in 1841, its members initially included both slaves and freedmen. It has since had a major influence on the local black community. At one point, it was one of the largest Protestant churches in the United States. Reverend Robert Ryland owned slaves himself and believed that slavery was the best way to convert Africans to Christianity.

Ryland Hall on the University of Richmond's campus is named in honor of both Robert Ryland and his nephew, Charles H. Ryland. Provided by Wikipedia
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    The American Union : An address, delivered before the alumni association of the Columbian College, D.C., June 23, 1857 /
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    Particulars of the dreadful tragedy in Richmond, on the morning of the 19th July, 1852 : being a full account of the awful murder of the Winston family : embracing all the particulars of the discovery of the bloody victims, the testimony before the coroner's jury, and the evidence on the final trials of the murderess and murderer, Jane and John Williams : their sentence, confessions, and execution upon the gallows : together with the funeral sermon of the Rev. Mr. Moore on the death of Mrs. Winston and daughter, and the sermon of the Rev. Robert Ryland on the subject of the murders.
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