”OXFORD FEMALE INSTITUTE

In January, 1844, Dr. Weatherby was succeeded by S. Leak Slack, of Cincinnati, as principal. Mr. Slack was assisted by his wife, Mrs. E. J. Slack, music and drawing; Miss Ann O. Smith, in advanced department; Miss E. D. Ware, in primary department; Rev. W. H. Wilkins, steward; and Mrs. E. O. Wilkins, governess.”

Reference Data:

History of Education in Mississippi, by Edward Mayes, 1899, page 94