Samuel Davies

New Castle County · dedicated 1932 · 3161 Red Lion Road, Bear · location approximate

Born here 1723. Noted Welsh minister and educator. Secured recognition of Presbyterian Church in Virginia. Predicted career for Washington whom he termed "that heroic youth." Raised funds in England and Scotland for Nassau Hall, now Princeton. Elected president of Princeton, 1758. Died 1761. House was quarters of British general, Grey, September 2, 1777.

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