Hello, I happened upon your post tonight and Like you I have not been able to find any information other than a obiuary listing his studing there. I'm sure it was very early in it's starting. I have heard a family tale that he and his brother worked on the formation of the college. One evening his brother did not return home and was found in the lake drowned. The story seemed to indicated that this happened due to the school being started.
I have tried to contact the AME church over the years but have not received any information.
I am hoping you have someing out. Letting you know that you are not alone in your search.
GOOD LUCK IN YOUR QUEST! Hope to hear from you. .