William B. Rankin, M.A., D.D., 1854-1858 William Rankin grew up in Little Chuckey, Tenn.  He graduated from Amherst College in 1852 with a B.A. degree.  He later became principal of Rhea Academy in Greeneville from 1852-1854.  He served as President of Greeneville College from 1854-1858 before becoming Professor of Mathematics at Tusculum College from 1859-1861.  […]