History of Hamilton College By crosenfi Period: Jan 1, 1794 to Jan 1, 1813 Hamilton-Oneida Academy enrols mostly children of local white settlers Jul 1, 1794 Hamilton-Oneida Academy Chartered Jul 19, 1812 Hamilton College Chartered Period: Jul 19, 1830 to Jul 19, 1839 Social Fraternaties formed on campus Period: Jul 19, 1892 to Jul 19, 1917 Melancthon Woolsey Stryker in position of President Jul 19, 2011 Melancthon Woolsey Striker Becomes President of Hamilton College