Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Sanford, David Platt, D.D a Protestant Episcopal clergyman, was born at Redding, Connecticut, January 29, 1819. He graduated from Trinity College, Hartford, in 1844; became minister at Woodbury in 1846, at Oxford and Quaker’s Farms in 1847; Walcottville in 1849; St. Louis, Missouri, in 1850; New Milford, Connecticut, in 1851; Brooklyn, N.Y., in 1853; Faribault, … Continue reading “Sanford, David Platt, D.D”

Sanford, David a Congregational minister, was born at New Milford, Conn., Dec. 11, 1737, and graduated at Yale College in 1755. He was ordained pastor of the Church at Medway, Mass., in 1773, which connection he retained until his death in 1810. He published, On the Nature and Constitution of the Law given to Adam … Continue reading “Sanford, David”

Sanetch Indians A sub-tribe of the Songish. They belong to Salishan linguistic stock and live on reservations in the area of Vancouver, British Columbia. Father John Baptist Bolduc began the work of Christianization in 1843, and at one point they were all Catholic. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary Sanetch Indians A sub-tribe of the Songish Indians … Continue reading “Sanetch Indians”

Sandys, Venerable John English martyr, born in the Diocese of Chester; executed at Gloucester, 11 August, 1586. He arrived at Reims 4 June, 1583, was ordained priest in the Holy Cross Chapel of Reims Cathedral by the Cardinal Archbishop, Louis de Guise, and was sent on the mission 2 October, 1584. He was cut down … Continue reading “Sandys, Venerable John”

Sandys, George An Oriental traveler, was the seventh and youngest son of archbishop Sandys, and was born at Bishopsthorpe in 1577. He entered St. Mary’s Hall, Oxford, and traveled in the East from 1610 till 1612. In 1621 he succeeded his brother as colonial treasurer of Virginia, and while in that colony completed his translation … Continue reading “Sandys, George”

Sandys, Edwin, Sir Son of archbishop Sandys, was born at Worcestershire about 1561. He was educated, under Hooker, at Corpus Christi College, Oxford; made probationer fellow in 1579, and prebendary of York in 1581. Having supported the succession of James I, he was knighted by that monarch in 1603. He was an influential member of … Continue reading “Sandys, Edwin, Sir”

Sandys (Or Sandes), Edwin, D.D. An English prelate. He was born at Hawkshead, Lancashire, England, in 1519, and educated at St. John’s College, Cambridge, where he became influenced in favor of the Reformation. He was junior proctor of the university in 1542, was elected master of Catharine Hall in 1547, and was about the same … Continue reading “Sandys (Or Sandes), Edwin, D.D.”

Sandwich Islands, Or Hawaiian Islands The most northerly cluster of the Polynesian Archipelago, containing twelve islands. The chain extends about 360 miles from southeast to northwest, and lies in the Pacific Ocean between lat. 18 55′ and 22 20′ N., and long. 154 55′ and 160 15′ W. The largest island is Hawaii, containing 4040 … Continue reading “Sandwich Islands, Or Hawaiian Islands”

Sandwich Isands (HAWAII) Vicariate Apostolic comprising all the islands of the Hawaiian group. They lie just within the northern tropic, between 18o 54′ and 22o 15′ north latitude, and between 154o 50′ and 160o 30′ of longitude west of Greenwich. These islands form the present Territory of Hawaii, and belong to the United States. Honolulu, … Continue reading “Sandwich Isands”

Sandusky, John A minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, was born in Jefferson (now Marion) County, Ky., Jan. 11, 1798. His connection with the ministry extended over a period of nearly, if not quite, fifty years, and embraced a time of arduous labor and little compensation. His death took place Oct. 15, 1874, at … Continue reading “Sandusky, John”