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Wilmer, Joseph Pere Bell, D.D a bishop of the Protestant Episcopal Church, was for a number of years rector of St. Mark’s Church in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, after which, about 1864, he removed to Virginia, residing in Scottsville. In 1866 he was consecrated bishop of Louisiana, in Christ Church, New Orleans, and died December 2, 1878, … Continue reading “Wilmer, Joseph Pere Bell, D.D”

Wilmeid in Norse mythology, is the progenitor of all the magicians. He is the originator of the sciences of medicine. magic, and fortune-telling. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Willymott, William, LL.D an English clergyman, was born at Royston about 1675. He was admitted a scholar at King’s College, Cambridge, in 1692; became usher at Eton; was tutor in King’s College; became rector of Milton in 1735; and died in 1737. He published numerous school books, and Coliection ofDevotions for the Altar, etc. (1720). … Continue reading “Willymott, William, LL.D”

Willstadter, Elias a Jewish rabbi of Germany, was born in the year 1796, at Carlsruhe. In 1821 he attended the lectures at the Wurzburg University, and in 1824, after due examination, was enrolled among the rabbinical candidates of Baden. In 1837 he was appointed to fill the vacancy of the rabbinate at Carlsruhe, and died … Continue reading “Willstadter, Elias”

Willson, James Renwick, D.D one of the most learned, able, and eloquent divines of the Reformed Presbyterian Church in his day, was born near Pittsburgh, Pa., April 9, 1780. He early gave indications of great mental ability, and, when only twelve years of age, was well known as an eager student of theology. He graduated … Continue reading “Willson, James Renwick, D.D”

Willson, James McLeod, D.D an eminent Presbyterian divine, and son of the distinguished divine Rev. James R. Willson, D.D, was born at the Forks of Yough, near Elizabeth, Allegheny Co., Pa., Nov. 17, 1809. From childhood he was apt in the acquisition of learning, and diligent in his studies. His preparatory education was prosecuted under … Continue reading “Willson, James McLeod, D.D”

Wills, Samuel, D.D an English Baptist minister, youngest son of Reverend Alexander Wills, of Ashley, was born at Salisbury in April 1808. He united with the John Street Church, London, at seventeen. In early manhood he was engaged for several years in preaching in the neighborhood of London; in 1833 opened a boys’ boarding-school in … Continue reading “Wills, Samuel, D.D”

Wills, John, D.D a Church of England divine, was born at Seaborough, Somersetshire, in 1740. He graduated M.A. in 1765 at Wadham College, Oxford; succeeded to the wardenship of that college in 1783; served the office of vice- chancellor from 1792 to 1796, and held the rectorships of Seaborough, and of Tydd St. Mary, Lincoln, … Continue reading “Wills, John, D.D”

Wills The subject of testamentary disposition is, of course, intimately connected with that of inheritance, and little need be added here to what will be found there. SEE HEIR. Under a system of close inheritance like that of the Jews, the scope for bequest in respect of land was limited by the right of redemption … Continue reading “Wills”

Willows, The Brook of the Evidently mentioned as the boundary of Moab (Isa 15:7) and generally identified with the brook Zered. See BROOK; ZERED. Fuente: International Standard Bible Encyclopedia Willows, The Brook of The Willows, The Brook of The. A wady mentioned by Isaiah, Isa 15:7 in his dirge over Moab. It is situated on … Continue reading “Willows, The Brook of The”