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Westeraas, Ancient See of (AROSI, AROSIENSIS). Located in Sweden. The Catholic diocese included the lands of Vestmanland and Stora, Kopparberg (Dalecarlia, Dalarne), and the district of Fellingsbro in the land of Orebro. The see was founded at Munktorp, then removed about 1100 (not 1050) to Westeraas by the English Cluniac missionary St. David, Abbot of … Continue reading “Westeraas, Ancient See of”

Westen, Thomas of a missionary among the Lapps or Finns down to the year 1727. This man wasone of the most noteworthy characters in the history of Protestant missions. The people among whom he labored dwelt from latitude 64 northward, chiefly in the marshes of Finland and in the North country, but to some extent … Continue reading “Westen, Thomas of”

Westcott, William Augustus a Presbyterian minister, was born in Orange County, N.Y., in 1814. After receiving an academical education, including the languages, he became a clerk in a mercantile house in New York City. While thus employed he united with the Church, and soon after turned his attention to the ministry; but not being able … Continue reading “Westcott, William Augustus”

Westcott, Sebastian English organist, born about 1524, was a chorister, under Redford, at St. Paul’s Cathedral, London, and in 1550 became organist, almoner, and master of the boys of that cathedral. He retained his post at St. Paul’s, under Edward VI, Queen Mary, and Queen Elizabeth, from 1550 to 1583, and this notwithstanding the fact … Continue reading “Westcott, Sebastian”

Westcott, Lorenzo a Presbyterian minister, was born in Southern New Jersey, and belonged to a large connection known in that part of the state. He was a graduate of Princeton College and entered the Theological Seminary in 1852, where he remained three years and graduated. He was ordained in Green Avenue Presbyterian Church, Brooklyn, R.I. … Continue reading “Westcott, Lorenzo”

Westbrooks, James M a Southern Methodist Episcopal minister, was born March 10,1827. He professed conversion in his twentieth year; began preaching in 1852; and in 1853, was received into tile North Carolina Conference, wherein he labored faithfully until compelled to retire from active service by severe illness a short time previous to his death, which … Continue reading “Westbrooks, James M”

Westbrook, Cornelius D., D.D an early and distinguished minister of the Reformed (Dutch) Church, was a descendant of both Puritan and Huguenot stock. His father was a Revolutionary soldier; his mother died in his infancy. He was born at Rochester, Ulster Co., N. Y., in 1782; graduated at Union College in 1801; studied theology with … Continue reading “Westbrook, Cornelius D., D.D”

Westall, Thomas an early Methodist preacher, labored forty years in England, from 1740 until worn out. He retired to Bristol about 1780. He had some exciting experiences, one of which Atmore records. It was connected with Gwenap, famed in the history of early Methodism. He was at the Third Conference in 1746. He died in … Continue reading “Westall, Thomas”

West, William (1), D.D an American Episcopal clergyman, was born in Fairfax County, Va., near Mount Vernon, about 1739. He was ordained and licensed for Virginia by the bishop of London, Nov. 24, 1761; became rector of St. Margaret’s, Westminster parish, Ann Arundel County, Md.; rector of St. Andrew’s parish, St. Mary’s County, Nov. 17,1767; … Continue reading “West, William (1), D.D”

West, William (2) an English Wesleyan minister, was born in Ireland He was converted in early life; entered the itinerancy in 1779; was totally blind for many years; became a supernumerary in 1817; and died in Aberdeen, Scotland, Sept. 2, 1822, in the eightieth year of his age. West was a man of strict integrity, … Continue reading “West, William (2)”