The students of the Radical University: James G. Varn

James Gilder Varn Jr. (b. Abt. 1855, December 28, 1883)
South Carolina.  White
Occupation: postmaster. 
Father's occupation: farmer

James Varn was born around 1855 in what is now Varnville, South Carolina to Louisa and Isaac Varn.  By 1860, the family was running a farm in Barnwell County, South Carolina near Midway.  The father owned 550 acres of land, valued at roughly $4400 (roughly $135,000 in 2020).

James registered as a student at the university on November 21, 1874.  He enrolled as a college student following the modern studies track.  The university closed before he completed his degree.

After the university closure, James moved to Barnwell.  In the early 1880s, he was working as the Barnwell postmaster.

James died on December 28, 1883.  He is buried in Restland Cemetery in Barnwell.

Sources
1). 1860; Census Place: Barnwell, South Carolina; Page: 350; Family History Library Film: 805213.

2). 1880; Census Place: Three Mile, Barnwell, South Carolina; Roll: 1220; Page: 376B

2). "Application for Certificate of Birth: Edgar William Varn".  Submitted August 4, 1943.  South Carolina, Delayed Birth Records, 1766-1900 and City of Charleston, South Carolina, Birth Records, 1877-1901.