The Biographical Dictionary of America/Aikman, William

AIKMAN, William, clergyman, was born in New York city, Aug. 12, 1824, son of Robert and Sarah (Smith) Aikman. He was graduated at the University of the City of New York in 1846, receiving the degree D.D. in 1869; attended the Union theological seminary, 1846-'9; was pastor of various Presbyterian churches, serving that at Atlantic City, N. J., from 1883. He was moderator of the synod of Pennsylvania in 1863; a trustee of Wells female college, 1878-82, and author of: "Our Country, Strong in Her Isolation" (1851); "Seductive Powers of the Romish Church" (1860); "The Future of the Colored Race" (1862); "Government and Administration" (1863); "Commerce and Christianity" (1864); "Life at Home" (1870); "Moral Power of the Sea" (18—); "The Altar in the House" (1880); "Heavenly Recognitions" (1882), and "Talks on Married Life" (1883).