Biblia

Smith, Ethan

Smith, Ethan a Congregational minister, was born Dec. 19, 1762, in Belchertown, Mass. He learned the shoemaker’s trade, and entered the army in 1780; but after leaving it was converted and determined to preach. Having prepared for college, he entered Dartmouth, and graduated in 1790. He was ordained pastor at Haverhill, N.H., early in 1791, … Continue reading “Smith, Ethan”

Smith, Elijah

Smith, Elijah a minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church, was born in Newport, N.Y., Sept. 4, 1797. He united with the Church in 1820, and in 1832 was admitted on trial into the Oneida Conference. His effective ministry closed in 1855. He was a member of the Black River Conference at the time of his … Continue reading “Smith, Elijah”

Smith, Edward

Smith, Edward an Irish prelate, was born in Lisburn, County of Antrim, in 1665, and was educated at the University of Dublin of which he was elected a fellow in 1684. In 1689 he went for safety to England, and was recommended and appointed chaplain to the factories of the Smyrna Company at Constantinople and … Continue reading “Smith, Edward”

Smith, Eben

Smith, Eben a Methodist Episcopal minister, was born in Lenox, Berkshire Co., Mass., July 18, 1774. His parents were religious persons, and members of the Baptist Church. He was converted at the age of thirteen years, was licensed to preach in 1801, began his itinerant labors in the Litchfield Circuit, Conn. in November, 1803, was … Continue reading “Smith, Eben”

Smith, David, D.D

Smith, David, D.D a Congregational minister, was born at Bozrah, Connecticut, December 13, 1767. He graduated from Yale College in 1795; commenced preaching in Durham, February 15, 1799, and was ordained August 15 following; was dismissed January 11, 1832, and died at Fair Haven, March 5, 1862. When ninety years old he was able to … Continue reading “Smith, David, D.D”

Smith, David

Smith, David a Presbyterian minister, was born in Wilmington, Del., about the year 1772; graduated at Hampden Sidney College in 1791; studied theology privately; was licensed by Redstone Presbytery Nov. 14, 1792; was ordained and installed by the same presbytery as pastor of the congregations of George’s Creek and the Tent in Fayette Co., Pa., … Continue reading “Smith, David”