Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Scott, Mile a minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church, was born in New Berlin, Chenango Co., N. Y., in 1818, and jointed the Church in 1836. He was licensed to preach in 1842, and joined the Genesee Conference in 1843. After a brief illness of four days, he died Oct. 1,1864. See Minutes of Annual … Continue reading “Scott, Mile”

Scott, Levi, D.D a bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church, was born at Cantwell’s Bridge (now Odessa), Delaware, October 11, 1802. He was trained to labor, and began his thorough intellectual discipline after reaching manhood. He grew up in a Christian home, his father being an itinerant minister. Levi was converted in 1822, and entered … Continue reading “Scott, Levi, D.D”

Scott, John Work, D.D., LL.D a Presbyterian minister, was born in York County, Pennsylvania, November 27, 1807. He attended the Lower West Nottingham Academy and Slate Ridge Academy, and graduated from Jefferson College in 1827. He then taught three years at Butler (Pennsylvania), Churchville (Maryland), and Chanceford (Pennsylvania). In 1830 he entered the middle class … Continue reading “Scott, John Work, D.D., LL.D”

Scott, John (1), D.D. a learned English divine, son of Thomas Scott (grazier), was born in the parish of Chippenham, Wiltshire, in 1638. Not being intended for a profession, he served an apprenticeship in London, much against his will, for about three years. He quitted his trade and went to Oxford, entering as a commoner … Continue reading “Scott, John (1), D.D.”

Scott, John (2) a minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church, was born in Emmeso, Ireland. At the age of seventeen he was converted, and joined the Church. Coming to America, he united with the Methodist Church in St. John’s. N. 13. He was licensed to preach in 1822, and in 1825 was received on trial … Continue reading “Scott, John (2)”

Scott, James (1), D.D. a (Dutch) Reformed minister, was born Sept. 27,1809, at Glasgow, Scotland, in the house in which Mary Queen of Scots took refuge after the battle of Laugside. His father, who was educated for the ministry, but never preached on account of ill-health, died when James was four years old. At fifteen … Continue reading “Scott, James (1), D.D.”

Scott, James (2) a Presbyterian minister, was born in Armagh County, Ireland, Aug. 1, 1825. He made a profession of religion in his sixteenth year, immediately began his preparatory studies for the ministry, and graduated with honor at the University of Glasgow, Scotland, in 1848. Soon after, he emigrated to America; graduated at Princeton Theological … Continue reading “Scott, James (2)”

Scott, Jacob a minister of the Baptist denomination, was born in Boston, March 1,1815, and was a graduate of Brown University in the class of 1836, and of the Newton Theological Institution in the class of 1842, His ordination occurred at Petersburg, VA, September; 1842. He was pastor at Petersburg and Hampton, VA, and for … Continue reading “Scott, Jacob”

Scott, George, D.D a Reformed Presbyterian minister, was born at Clogher, County Tyrone, Ireland, July 26, 1805, of parents who came of the Covenanter stock, and was well educated. In 1822 he came to America, and, after a short engagement in mercantile pursuits, joined the church of Dr. Samuel B. Wylie, in Philadelphia, by whom … Continue reading “Scott, George, D.D”

Scott, Elisha J. a minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church, was born in Greensborough, Vt., Aug. 11, 1803, and joined the Baptist Church at the age of twelve. He continued in that Church about seven years, when he joined the Methodist Episcopal Church, and in 1828 entered the New England Conference. He was ordained deacon … Continue reading “Scott, Elisha J.”