William Wertenbaker
William Wertenbaker (June 1, 1797-April 7, 1882; aged 84) was born in Milton, Albemarle County. He worked at the University of Virginia beginning on January 30, 1826 after being appointed by Thomas Jefferson to serve as the school's second librarian. He worked in other capacities at the school as well including as a clerk and a secretary to the faculty. Wertenbaker died in 1882.
In 1869, Wertenbaker wrote about his time with Edgar Allan Poe at the University of Virginia in 1826. Wertenbaker comments on Poe's temperament and work as a student. At the end of the writing, Wertenbaker includes a brief list of the books Poe borrowed from the library during the semester.
Wertenbaker died in Charlottesville and was buried at the University of Virginia Cemetery and Columbarium.
His house at 1301 Wertland Street is the reason for the name of Wertland Street as well as the Wertland Street Architectural Design Control District. [1] He also built a structure on 1300 Wertland Street.
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References
- ↑ Web. National Register of Historic Places Nomination Form - Wertland Street Historic District, Nomination Form, retrieved May 11, 2025.