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Wilson, John Makemie,D.D a Presbyterian divine, was born in Mecklenburg County, N. C., in 1769. He graduated with the highest honor at Hampden Sidney College in 1791; studied theology privately under the direction of the Rev. James Hall, D.D.; was licensed to preach by the Presbytery of Orange, N. C., in 1793, and immediately after … Continue reading “Wilson, John Makemie,D.D”

Wilson, John Glasgow, D.D a minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church South, was born in Maury County, Tennessee, in 1826. He was piously reared in the Presbyterian Church, graduated from Nashville University at the age of sixteen, and licensed to preach at twenty-four; served for twenty years as president of Huntsville Female College and Warren … Continue reading “Wilson, John Glasgow, D.D”

Wilson, John, D.D a missionary of the Scotch Free Church to Bombay. Though not so widely known as Dr. Duff, he was a kindred spirit. His influence had become very great in India, where he spent forty-eight years of missionary toil. While at home a short time, he was made moderator of the General Assembly, … Continue reading “Wilson, John, D.D”

Wilson, John A., D.D a Protestant Episcopal clergyman, was born at Washington, D.C., in 1810. He graduated from Kenyon College and Gambler Theological Seminary; was rector of Zion Church, Pontiac, Michigan, from 1840 to 1847, and thereafter of St. Luke’s Church, Ypsilanti, until 1882. He died May 7, 1885. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and … Continue reading “Wilson, John A., D.D”

Wilson, James Patriot, D.D a Presbyterian divine, was born at Lewes, Sussex Co., Del., Feb. 21, 1769. He graduated with high honor at the University of Pennsylvania in August, 1788; was admitted to the bar in 1790; licensed to preach by the Presbytery of Lewes in 1804, and in the same year was ordained and … Continue reading “Wilson, James Patriot, D.D”

Wilson, James, D.D a bishop of the Church of Ireland, was a native of Dublin, and a student of Trinity College, from which he received his degree of A.M. in 1809. He occupied the post of examining chaplain to Dr. Whately, archbishop of Dublin, and was consecrated bishop of Cork in 1848. He died at … Continue reading “Wilson, James, D.D”

Wilson, Hugh Nesbitt, D.D a Presbyterian minister, was born at Elizabeth, N. J., May 7, 1813. He early felt the power of religion and united: with the Second Presbyterian Church of Elizabeth at about fifteen years of age. He graduated at the College of New Jersey in the class of 1830, and, after teaching for … Continue reading “Wilson, Hugh Nesbitt, D.D”

Wilson, Henry Rowan, D.D a Presbyterian divine, was born near Gettysburg, Adams Co., Pa., Aug. 7, 1780. He pursued his preparatory course in a classical school in the neighborhood; graduated at Dickinson College in 1798; studied theology privately; was licensed to preach by the Presbytery of Carlisle in 1801; and was ordained and installed pastor … Continue reading “Wilson, Henry Rowan, D.D”

Wilson, Harry Bristow, D.D an English clergyman. was born in London in 1774; educated at Merchant- Taylors’ School, and at Lincoln College, Oxford; was appointed third undermaster of Merchant-Taylors’ School in 1798, and second undermaster in 1805, in which office he continued until 1824, when he resigned; became curate and lecturer of St. Michael’s, Bassishaw, … Continue reading “Wilson, Harry Bristow, D.D”

Wilson, Daniel, D.D a colonial bishop of the Church of England, was born in Spitalfields, London, in 1778. Destined by his parents for trade, he was apprenticed at fourteen to his uncle, a silk merchant. He was then a giddy boy; but in 1797 he was converted, and determined to abandon trade. In 1798 he … Continue reading “Wilson, Daniel, D.D”