The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-21
Was Famous Educator and One of Alabama's Most
 Widely Known Men
SERVED UNIVERSITY
 OVER HALF CENTURY
Always Took Active Part in Public Affairs and Was Authority on Latin and Languages of
 Indian Tribes

Tuscaloosa, October 20-(Special.) )-Wil- liam Stokes wyman, former president of the University of Alabama, and for more than half century a member of the faculty of that institution, died at his home here this afternoon at the age of S5 years.
 Dr. Wyman had been in feeble health for the past year and had been confined tu his bed for two weeks. His condition became suddenly worse today and the m mbers of the family were summoned and were present at his death. which oe- cured at 1:30 o'clock
 Dr. Wyman was one of the leading edu- cators of the south and was one of the best known and most prominent men in Alabama. He was born in Montgomery November 23 1880. the son of Justus and Mary Amelia Stokes Wyman. He was educated in the schools of Montgomery and later attended Harvard university. He entered the University of Alabama in 1S4S and graduated with the degree of A. B. 1851. In 1853 he received the degree of A. M from the university. He entered the faculty of the university immediately after his graduation and served continu- ousy until 1904 when he retired. During the more than half century of his serv- ices in the faculty, Dr. Wyman was pro- lessor of Latin, and served as president from 1901 to 1902. On five other occasions when he was offered the presidency of the institution, he declined.
 Prominent in Public Affairs
 Dr. Wyman took prominent part in public affairs for over half century and was a member of the Alabama legislature during the session of 1S70-1S72. He was active in aiding in the re-establishment of the democratic party after the recon stiuction period and took a vigorous part in every great public movement in the state until year before his death. His interviews and. special articles on public questions were always keenly read throughout Alabama and exerted strong Influence for the side he advocated $, ss Dr. Wyfnan was writer of note and was the author of number of works dealing with educational subjects, as well as special magazine contributions. He wrote .'The Syntax of the Latin Com- pound Sentence, 'The Trial of Milo,'' and he was contributor to the Knicker-
 
 the New York Nation, and the Magazine of American History.
 Dr. Wyman was considered an authority on the languages and history of the In- dian tribes, which originally inhabited Alabama. He could speak the language of the Creeks and several other tribes and his writings on these subjects were accepted throughout America as authori- tative.
 Endeared Himself to Students
 No man connected with the educational history of Alabama ever endeared him. self to so many students as did Dr. Wy man. For more than 50 years, every stu dent attending the university came under his instruction and the close personal re- lations which he maintained with the stu dents made for him an affectionate place in their interest. Even after his retire ment from active work at the institution, Dr. Wyman maintained a close relation ship with the school and it's students and was a regular visitor at the uni versity. He was familiar figure on the streets of Tuscaloosa until one year before his death and was known and beloved by all the citizens of this city.
 He. married Miss Melissa A. Dearing of Tuscalcosa on December g. 1858. He and his wife lived continuously in Tuscaloosa for over 60 years and they celebrated their sixtieth wedding anniversary in 1913 Mrs. Wyman died shortly after this event
 Dr. Wyman is survived by five children Dr. B. l.. Wyman of Birmingham. w. S. Wvman, Jr., Charles A. Wyman, Miss locsa and number of grandchildren, among them being Leon w. Ashley Charles g. Ashley. Mrs. w. Powers. Mrs Theodore Jack of Greensboro. Miss Evelyn Ashley of Tuscaloosa. The funeral ar rsrgem ents have not yet been announced