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Anderson, John Henry son of the Rev. John Anderson, now of the British Conference, and grandson of the Rev. Henry Anderson (died 1843), was born at Oakham, Rutland, England, July 4, 1841. He spent six years at Kingswood School. He was accepted for the ministry in 1861. In consequence of failing health, he undertook a … Continue reading “Anderson, John Henry”

Anderson, John, D.D an eminent Presbyterian minister, born in Guilford, N.C., April 10, 1767. Licensed to preach in 1791. He itinerated in Kentucky, Tennessee, and Ohio until 1801, when he became pastor at Upper Buffalo, Washington Co.. Pa., where he remained till 1833. He was made D.D. by Washington College, 1821. He died Jan. 5,1835. … Continue reading “Anderson, John, D.D”

Anderson, John A an English Congregational minister, was born in the parish of Clatt, Aberdeenshire, May 20, 1833. He was brought to a decision for Christ in his nineteenth year. He attended for one session at King’s College, Aberdeen, and then entered the Theological Hall. Here he continued four years, attending also the classes at … Continue reading “Anderson, John A”

Anderson, John (1), D.D an Associate minister, was born in England, near the Scotch border, about 1748. After completing the usual course of studies, he was licensed by the Associate or Secession Church of Scotland, but on account of a weak voice and hesitates manner his pulpit services were not acceptable. He came to America … Continue reading “Anderson, John (1), D.D”

Anderson, John (2) an eloquent Wesleyan minister of England, was born at Gibraltar, Spain, where his father was garrisoned, Jan. 28, 1791. He entered the Methodist Society in 1808, the ministry in 1812; travelled many of the prominent circuits, such as Reading (1819 ), Manchester (1821), London, West (1824), City Road (1827), Leeds (1830 ), … Continue reading “Anderson, John (4)”

Anderson, James (3), D.D a Presbyterian minister, was born in Washington County, Pa., in 1802. His academical training was received in Warren County, O., and he graduated at the Washington College, Pa., in 1826. His first year in theological study was under the Rev. John Anderson, D.D., and his second year was spent in the … Continue reading “Anderson, James (3), D.D”

Anderson, James (1) a Presbyterian minister, was born in Scotland, Nov. 17, 1678, and was ordained by the Irvine Presbytery Nov. 17, 1708, with a view to his settlement in Virginia, America. He sailed March 6, 1709, and arrived in the Rappahannock April 22; but the state of things not warranting his stay, he came … Continue reading “Anderson, James (2)”

Anderson, J. Rush, M.D a Methodist Episcopal minister, was born in Montgomery County, Pa., in 1824. He was led to Christ at the age of thirteen; was remarkable from early childhood for his piety; graduated at Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia; and in 1844 entered the Philadelphia Conference, in which he labored with diligence and success … Continue reading “Anderson, J. Rush, M.D”

Anderson, Isaac, D.D a Presbyterian minister, was born in Rockbridge County, Va., March 26, 1780. At the age of twenty he united with the Presbyterian Church; and in. 1802 was licensed to preach by the Union Presbytery, and was ordained and installed pastor of Washington Church, Knox Co., Tenn., where he labored successfully for nine … Continue reading “Anderson, Isaac, D.D”

Anderson, Henry James (1799 -1875 ) Scientist and educator, born New York City; died Lahore, India. He was professor of mathematics and astronomy , Columbia College, New York, and accompanied the U.S. Dead Sea Exploration, 1848. Becoming a Catholic, he was first president of the Supreme Council of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul … Continue reading “Anderson, Henry James”