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Allison, Matthew a Presbyterian minister who died July 8, 1872, aged seventy-seven years, was a member of the Presbytery of Huntingdon, and was pastor of the Presbyterian churches of Mifflintown and Lost Creek, Pa. See Presbyterian, Aug. 3, 1872. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Allison, John an English Baptist minister, was born at Craven, Yorkshire, in 1788, and was converted in early life. Soon after his decision to enter the ministry, he pursued a course of preparatory study at the Academy in Bradford, and then settled in a village near that place, where he remained nine years. Subsequently he … Continue reading “Allison, John”

Allison, Francis, D.D an eminent Presbyterian minister, was born in Donegal County, Ireland, in 1705, educated at the University of Glasgow, and came to America in 1735. He became pastor at New London, Chester Co., Pa., in 1737, where he opened an academy in 1743. He removed to Philadelphia in 1752, and took charge of … Continue reading “Allison, Francis, D.D”

Allison, David a Presbyterian minister, was born at Galefoot Farm, in Ochiltree, Ayrshire, Scotland, in 1799. He graduated at the University of Glasgow with the honors of his class. He was licensed in 1821, and died July 7, 1858. As a preacher he was clear and perspicuous. He was not a popular preacher, but a … Continue reading “Allison, David”

Allison, Burgess, D.D a Baptist minister and successful teacher, was born at Bordentown, N. J., Aug. 17, 1753, and died at Washington Feb. 20, 1827. At the age of sixteen he was baptized, and immediately began to preach. Desirous of classical and theological education, he placed himself, in 1774, under the instruction of Dr. Samuel … Continue reading “Allison, Burgess, D.D”

Alliott, William an English Congregational minister, brother of the Rev. Richard Alliott, Jr., was born at Castlegate Parsonage, Nottingham, July 22, 1807. He united with his father’s church at Castlegate, and thence proceeded to Wymondley College and the University of Glasgow to study for the ministry. He was ordained to the pastorate of Howard Chapel, … Continue reading “Alliott, William”

Alliott, Richard, LL.D. an English Congregational minister, was born at Nottingham, Sept. l, 1804. He was thoughtful and serious from early childhood, and mental exercises were more pleasurable to him, when a boy, than physical. He joined his father’s (Rev. Richard Alliott) Church, and became exceedingly useful in teaching young men both in the Bible … Continue reading “Alliott, Richard, LL.D.”

Allion, Joseph de la Roche d’ (died 1656) Recollect missionary. He landed at Quebec, 1625; was among the Hurons, 1626; passed to the Neutral Nation, remaining with them three months, barely escaping death; returned to the Hurons; and published an account of his sojourn amongst the Neutrals, describing their country and customs. Fuente: New Catholic … Continue reading “Allion, Joseph de la Roche d’”

Allioli, Joseph Franz Born at Sulzbach, 10 August, 1793; died at Augsburg, 22 May, 1873. He studied theology at Landshut, was ordained at Ratisbon, 1816, studied Oriental languages at Vienna, Rome, and Paris (1818-20), became professor in the University at Landshut in 1824, and was transferred with the university to Munich in 1826, but owing … Continue reading “Allioli, Joseph Franz”

Allio, Tommaso an Italian sculptor, lived in the 17th century, and was brother to Matteo. In the chapel of the Dominican Church at Padua there are two statues by Tommaso one of Faith and the other of Hope; in the Church of Sant’ Antonio also, one of Hope and one of Charity; and some statues … Continue reading “Allio, Tommaso”