Abner Edwin Patton

Abner Edwin Patton (September 14, 1835 – July 13, 1863) was a founder and the first president of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity. He was born in Knoxville, Alabama. On October 4, 1854, he entered the University of Alabama. While there he was a founding member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon which became the largest fraternity by initiates in the world. He graduated in 1857.

Abner Edwin Patton

Abner Edwin Patton (September 14, 1835 – July 13, 1863) was a founder and the first president of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity. He was born in Knoxville, Alabama. On October 4, 1854, he entered the University of Alabama. While there he was a founding member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon which became the largest fraternity by initiates in the world. He graduated in 1857.