McCay, C. F. (Charles Francis), 1810-1889

"Charles F. McCay [was] Professor of Mathematics at The University of Georgia from 1833-1853, President of the University of South Carolina, and pioneer in the insurance industry."--"McCay Award Guidelines" from the UGA Dept. of Mathematics web site, http://www.math.uga.edu/about_us/mccay.html (Accessed August 19, 2009)

From the description of Charles F. McCay letter, 1888. (University of Georgia). WorldCat record id: 276297432

Charles Francis McCay was born in Pennsylvania on March 8, 1810. Educated at Princeton, he began his teaching career at Lafayette College. He married Narcissa Williams in August 1840. From 1833 until 1853 when elected to be the chair of mathematics at the University of South Carolina, Professor McCay taught philosophy, civil engineering, and mathematics at the University of Georgia. He died in Baltimore, Maryland, on March 13, 1889.

From the description of Charles F. McCay collection, 1839-1930. (University of Georgia). WorldCat record id: 300480079

Mathemetician and actuary.

Born and educated in Pennsylvania, McCay taught mathematics at the University of Georgia in Athens (1833-1853) and at South Carolina College, where he also became president (1853-1857). He is known for his pioneering work in the development of actuarial tables.

From the description of Letter : Athens, Ga., to William McCay, Northumberland, Pa., 1836 May 22. (Newberry Library). WorldCat record id: 38451706