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Atkinson, John Mayo Pleasant, D.D a Presbyterian minister, was born at Mansfield, Virginia, January 10, 1817. He graduated from Hampden-Sidney College in 1835, and from the Virginia Union Theological Seminary; was ordained as an evangelist, and became a stated supply of the Church in Houston, Texas; was afterwards installed pastor at Warrenton and Salem, Virginia. … Continue reading “Atkinson, John Mayo Pleasant, D.D”

Atkinson, James Catholic confessor, tortured to death in Bridewell prison in 1595. His pathetic and romantic story tells us nothing of his early life, but he is found in the Bridewell prison, one of the worst in London, and delivered over to Topcliffe, the notorious priest-hunter, who was trying to wring out from him, by … Continue reading “Atkinson, James”

Atkinson, George Henry, D.D a Congregational minister. was born at Newburyport, Massachusetts, May 10, 1819; graduated from Dartmouth College in 1843, and from. Andover Theological Seminary in 1846; was pastor at Oregon City in 1848-62; at Portland, 1863-72; general missionary of the American Home Missionary Society, 1872-80; and superintendent of the same for Oregon and … Continue reading “Atkinson, George Henry, D.D”

Atkinson, Christopher an English Methodist preacher, was born at Sheffield, Dec. 24, 1782. He was brought up in the Church of England, but was converted at a Methodist revival when quite young. He joined the New Connection soon – after it was formed, and became a useful local preacher. He entered their ministry in 1807, … Continue reading “Atkinson, Christopher”

Atkins, Thomas a Protestant Episcopal clergyman, began his ministry in 1864 as rector of Christ Church, Dresden, Me. In 1866 he removed to Gardiner, Me., where he resided without regular work until his death, which occurred Jan. 22, 1868. See Prot. Episc. Almanac, 1869, p.109. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Atkins, Samuel G a Methodist Episcopal minister, was born at Salem, Mass., about 1798. He experienced religion early in life, and in 1822 united with the New England Conference, in which he served the Church faithfully until his death at Dorehester, Mass., Feb. 27,1826. See Minutes of Annual Conferences, 1826, p. 509; Methodist Magazine, 9:159. … Continue reading “Atkins, Samuel G”

Atkins, Richard a Christian martyr, was born in Hertfordshire, England. He was often known to rebuke the popish priests, and to advise the young of the Romish Church not to worship idols, but to pray to the true God. On one occasion, at the celebration of mass in a church, he threw down the chalice … Continue reading “Atkins, Richard”

Atkins, John W a Methodist Episcopal minister, was born at Mount Vernon, Me., Dec. 17,1807. He experienced conversion in 1824, and in 1827 received license to preach and entered the Maine Conference. In 1852 he retired from the active ranks and settled at Saco, where he remained until his death, May 27, 1858. See Minutes … Continue reading “Atkins, John W”

Atkins, James (2) an English Wesleyan missionary, was born at Salisbury, Wiltshire, in 1808, and became a member of the Church at the age of seventeen, under Isaac Bradnack. In 1830 he received an appointment to Pembroke, and afterwards to Tenterden and to Ipswich. In 1834 he went to Jamaica, W. I, where he labored … Continue reading “Atkins, James (2)”

Atkins, Elisha a Congregational minister, was born at Middletown, Conn., Oct. 28, 1750. He graduated at Yale College in 1773, and was a chaplain in the Revolutionary army. He was ordained pastor of the Church in Killingly in 1784, where he remained until his death, June 14, 1839. “He was esteemed a good scholar and … Continue reading “Atkins, Elisha”