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Anderson, Thomas (1) a Presbyterian minister, was born in Cumberland County, Pa., Jan. 1, 1791. At the age of eighteen he became a member of the Presbyterian Church, Neshannock, Mercer Co., Pa. His early life was one of great trial. He studied Latin and Greek partly at home, partly at Greersburg Academy, sometimes teaching, sometimes … Continue reading “Anderson, Thomas (2)”

Anderson, Samuel James Pierce, D.D a Presbyterian minister, was born in Virginia, and spent the early part of his ministerial life as pastor of the Presbyterian Church in Norfolk, Va. After resigning this charge, he went to St. Louis, Mo., where he was successful in building up a strong Church, which remains as a memorial … Continue reading “Anderson, Samuel James Pierce, D.D”

Anderson, Samuel a Methodist Episcopal minister, was born in Norway, May 3, 1824. He, emigrated to Chicago, Ill., in 1849; soon after was powerfully converted, and in 1853 began his itinerant career in connection with the Wisconsin Conference. His physical constitution was never strong, and undue exertion in protracted meetings in his last mission, Primrose, … Continue reading “Anderson, Samuel”

Anderson, Rufus Sr a Congregational minister, was born at Londonderry, N. H., March 5,1765. His preparation for college was made under Rev. Dr. Morrison, and in 1791 he graduated at Dartmouth College. His theological studies were prosecuted under Rev. Joseph M’Keen, his brother-in-law, the first president of Bowdoin College. After candidating for some time, he … Continue reading “Anderson, Rufus Sr”

Anderson, Rufus, Jr., D.D., Ll.D a Congregational minister, son of the preceding, was born at North Yarmouth, Me., Aug. 17, 1796. He graduated at Bowdain College in 1818, and at Andover Theological Seminary in 1822. During the next two years he was an assistant of the secretary of the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign … Continue reading “Anderson, Rufus, Jr., D.D., Ll.D”

Anderson, Robert a Congregational minister, was born in 1817, in England probably. In the year 1849 he and other fellow-laborers accompanied Dr. Lang in the Clifton’ to Australia. On arriving at Melbourne, Mr. Anderson was informed of the call for help in a ministerial line at Van Diemen’s Land, whither he at once proceeded. For … Continue reading “Anderson, Robert”

Anderson, Peyton a Methodist preacher of Virginia, born 1795, entered the Virginia Conference at nineteen, and preached in the principal cities and stations until his death in 1823, aged twenty-eight. Mr. Anderson was a teacher previous to his ministry, and, being well-educated, modest, faithful, and circumspect, and greatly devoted to his calling, his promise of … Continue reading “Anderson, Peyton”

Anderson, Patrick (1575-1624) Missionary and writer, born Elgin, Scotland; died London . He entered the Society of Jesus, 1597, and in 1609 was appointed to the Scottish mission, where his labors were successful and his escapes marvelous. In 1615 he became rector of Scots College. On his return to Scotland, he was betrayed and imprisoned, … Continue reading “Anderson, Patrick”

Anderson, Lionel Albert An English Dominican, b. about 1620; d. 21 October, 1710. The son of a Lincolnshire gentleman, he suffered much for his faith. He became a convert, entered the order of St. Dominic at Paris in 1638, was ordained priest in 1665, and returned to London, where he was known under the assumed … Continue reading “Anderson, Lionel Albert”

Anderson, Joseph R a Protestant Episcopal clergyman of the Diocese of Michigan, was assistant minister in 1864 of St. John’s Church, Detroit, Mich.; in 1865 was rector of St. Luke’s Church, Kalamazoo, Mich.; in 1870 was rector of Zion Church, Pontiac, in which pastorate he remained until his death. He died May 26, 1874, aged … Continue reading “Anderson, Joseph R”