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Wilson S. Bissell

Wilson S. Bissell Death: 1903

Bissell was the University of Buffalo’s fifth Chancellor (1902-1903) and had previously served as Vice-Chancellor from 1895 until 1902. He was a law partner of Grover Cleveland in the firm founded by Orsamus Marshall. He served as Postmaster General of the United States in 1893-1895. George Gorham served as acting chancellor, 1903-1905.

Affiliation(s): President/Chancellor, Law
Record Group(s): 4, 21