Ehrman Syme Nadal
American journalist (1843–1922)
Ehrman Syme Nadal (February 13, 1843 – July 26, 1922) was an American journalist, educator, and writer.
Early life
Ehrman Syme Nadal was born on February 13, 1843, in Lewisburg, West Virginia, to Jane (née Mays) and Bernard Harrison Nadal. His paternal grandfather emigrated from France. His father was a college professor and pastor. His father was chaplain of the U.S. House of Representatives.
Nadal was prepared for college by his father. He attended Columbia University for two years and then attended Yale College. He graduated from Yale in 1864 with a Bachelor of Arts. He was a member of the Linonian Society and the Varuna Boat Club of Yale.
Career
From 1864 to 1865, Nadal taught at Dickinson Seminary.
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