Smith, Henry Ryan a minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church, was born in Canada, April 29, 1812. He was converted at an early age, and commenced to preach when about nineteen. At the age of twenty-six he entered the Genesee Conference; and his ministerial life was interrupted by but one year’s superannuation (1847). He died … Continue reading “Smith, Henry Ryan”
Smith, Henry H.
Smith, Henry H. a minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church, was born in Benson, Vt., in 1801; and at the age of fifteen joined the Congregational Church. He prepared for college; but relinquished his studies because of failing health, and engaged in teaching and the study of medicine. In 1834 he united with the Methodist … Continue reading “Smith, Henry H.”
Smith, Henry F.
Smith, Henry F. a minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, was born Dec. 21, 1818, and entered the Florida Conference in 1857. He died in Ocola, Marion Co., Fla., June 12, 1864. He was a Christian of deep and ardent piety, and an excellent preacher. See Minutes of Annual Conferences of the M.E. Ch., … Continue reading “Smith, Henry F.”
Smith, Henry Boynton, D.D., LL.D.
Smith, Henry Boynton, D.D., LL.D. an eminent Presbyterian minister and educator, was born in Portland, Me., Nov. 21, 1815. He graduated at Bowdoin College in 1834, and remained as tutor in the same for some time. He prosecuted his theological studies at Bangor and at the Andover Theological Seminary. Desiring to pursue them still further, … Continue reading “Smith, Henry Boynton, D.D., LL.D.”
Smith, Henry Augustus, D.D
Smith, Henry Augustus, D.D a Presbyterian minister, was born at Palatine, Montgomery County, N.Y., May 28, 1828. He graduated from Williams College in 1853 and from Union Theological Seminary in 1856; was ordained pastor of the South Street Church, Philadelphia, in 1858; resigned this charge in 1864 to become pastor of the Northminster Church, West … Continue reading “Smith, Henry Augustus, D.D”
Smith, Henry (2)
Smith, Henry (1) an English clergyman, was born in Withcock, Leicestershire, in 1550, and after pursuing his studies at Oxford entered the Church. His scruples, however, as to subscriptions and ceremonies were such that he resolved not to undertake a pastoral charge, but accepted the office of lecturer of the Church of St. Clement Danes, … Continue reading “Smith, Henry (2)”
Smith, Harvey S.
Smith, Harvey S. a minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church, was born in Monkton, Vt., in 1820. He was received on trial in the Troy Conference in 1843, and labored faithfully wherever appointed. His work, however, was short, for death overtook him at the early age of thirty-five years. He died in Albany, April 8, … Continue reading “Smith, Harvey S.”
Smith, Griffin
Smith, Griffin a minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church, was born in Upper Canada May 14, 1814. Previous to his conversion he was a practicing physician, but was admitted to the ministry by the Genesee Conference in October, 1853. In 1866 he took a superannuated relation, but in 1867 accepted an appointment in Scottsville, Monroe … Continue reading “Smith, Griffin”
Smith, Giles Chapman
Smith, Giles Chapman a minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church, was born in Union District, S.C., July 9, 1805. When four years of age his parents settled in Wayne Co., Ind. He studied one year in Harpeth Academy, Tenn., and graduated at Columbia (now Jackson) University April 3, 1830. His conversion took place while at … Continue reading “Smith, Giles Chapman”
Smith, Gervase, D.D
Smith, Gervase, D.D an English Wesleyan minister, was born at Langley, Derbyshire, June 27, 1821. In his youth he received a liberal education, and early began, as a local preacher, to invite sinners to repentance. He was accepted as a candidate for the ministry in 1842, and spent three years in study at Didsbury, receiving … Continue reading “Smith, Gervase, D.D”