University of Rochester - Interpres Yearbook (Rochester, NY)

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The linterpres' ing the study of Latin more interesting, treat- ing it as a living rather than a dead language and supplementing it with discussions on Roman history, civilization, and philosophy. Professor Morey was the first to introduce the systematic study of Roman law into the curriculum of an American College. ln l 877 he was made professor of Latin and History, and in I883, professor of History and Political Science, his present position. Two years previously Frank- lin College conferred upon him the degree of Doctor of Philosophy. Professor Morey is the author of many published articles on miscellaneous subjects and of several historical text books. His Qutlines of Roman Law, published in l884, ranks high as an authority on the sub- PROFESSOR M OREY, 1872 ject. More recently have appeared Outlines of Roman History and Outlines of Greek History, while a history of the Middle Ages is in press. Such is the mere outline of a remarkable and varied career. As for the man him self and the place he holds in the hearts of hundreds of Rochester's sons, they are char acterised by all who have lcnown and honored him in that familiar title of love and of re spect- Uncle Bill.

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Z4 The ilnterprss WILLIAM CAREY MOREY T IS proverbial among college men that difficult studies exist for the purpose of being avoided. No courses in the University of Rochester require more time in prepara- tion than those in the department of History and Political Scienceg paradoxically, no courses are more largely or more regularly attended. The explanation is found in the personality of the man conducting them.. William Cary Morey was born in North Attleboro, Massachusetts, of a family that had been intimately associated with American life and history ever since Roger Morey accompanied his friend, Roger Williams, from England to the New World. His father, the Reverend Reuben Morey, was a graduate of Brown University and a Baptist clergyman. Morey prepared for college at Middlebury Academy, Wyoming, New York, and entered the University of Rochester in l86l. September of the next year found him enlisted in the Une Hundred Thirtieth New York Volunteers, a regiment in which he remained until the close of the war. The next three years were stirring ones for him, in which he saw service on the Peninsula, in the Wilderness, in the Shenandoah Valley and, indeed, wherever the fighting was hottest. In IS64, having distinguished himself in many engagements, he was raised to the rank of Captain. During the Hnal campaign of the war Captain Morey participated in every cavalry engagement and was present at Appomattox Court House on that eventful ninth of April when General Lee laid down his arms. At the close of his military service he received two commissions, one as Brevet-Major and the other as Brevet Lieutenant-Colonel. - Re-entering the University of Rochester in the autumn of IS65 Morey continued his interrupted course of study and was graduated three years later with the unique honor of having the highest standing attained by any student of the University up to this time. ln l869 he was appointed instructor in Latin in the University of Rochester and the next year was called to fill the chair of History and English Literature in Kala- mazoo College. Recalled to Rochester in l872, he was appointed professor of the Latin Language and Literature. While occupying this chair he did much toward mak-

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