Person

Reuben Fenton

Events
1
Episodes
2
Years
1865

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Reuben Fenton, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

  1. Founding of Cornell University by act of the New York legislature

    1865

    Role: Governor of New York

    1. 1865-02-07 · New York State LegislatureIntroduction of the Founding Bill

      Andrew Dickson White introduced the bill to establish Cornell University on February 7, 1865, initiating the legislative process for the institution's creation.

    2. 1865-04-27 · New York State Executive BranchGovernor Fenton Signs the Bill

      Governor Reuben Fenton signed the bill creating Cornell University on April 27, 1865, following months of legislative debate.

Sources

  1. Andrew Dickson White Wikipedia