Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Richardson, Chauncey a Methodist minister, was born in Vermont in 1802. When nineteen years of age he professed conversion, and in 1823 was licensed to preach. In 1826 he was received on trial by the New England Conference, and in 1832, because of impaired health, was obliged to locate. His first residence in the South … Continue reading “Richardson, Chauncey”

Richards, William Lyman a native Indian missionary, was born in Lahina, Southern India, Dec. 2, 1823. He was sent to America to be educated with a view to the ministry. He accordingly entered Jefferson College, Va., where he graduated in 1841. Soon after he left college he became teacher of a classical school in Woodington, … Continue reading “Richards, William Lyman”

Richards, William K. a minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church, was born in Tennessee. Aug. 20, 1816, and in the same year his parents removed to Indiana. In 1837 he professed conversion; he was licensed to preach on Aug. 13, 1844; was employed by the presiding elder in 1851, and the next fall was admitted … Continue reading “Richards, William K.”

Richards, William I. a minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church, was born in Fulton County, N.Y., July 30, 1815. He was converted when nineteen years of age, and for several years served as a local preacher, but entered the Black River Conference in 1850. He continued in active service (with the exception of one year) … Continue reading “Richards, William I.”

Richards, William (1), LL.D. a Baptist minister of distinction, was born in 1749, in South Wales, His early advantages for obtaining an education were very limited. At the age of twenty-four he entered the academy at Bristol, England, where he remained two years. He became pastor of the Church in Lynn, England, July 7, 1776, … Continue reading “Richards, William (1), LL.D.”

Richards, William (2) a Congregational minister, was born in Plainfield, Mass., Aug. 22, 1792. He graduated at Williams College in 1819, and in Feb., 1822, offered himself to the American Board as a missionary to the Sandwich Islands. He was accepted, ordained Sept. 12, and sailed on Nov. 19, with two others, and four natives … Continue reading “Richards, William (2)”

Richards, Thomas T.S. a minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church, was born in Baltimore, Md., Sept. 13, 1834. He professed conversion when in his thirteenth year, and in due time entered the ranks of the local ministry. In 1864 he was received on trial in the East Baltimore Conference, and continued in active service until … Continue reading “Richards, Thomas T.S.”

Richards, Robert R. a Methodist preacher, joined the Methodist Episcopal Church in Thomaston (now city of Rockland), Me., in 1838. Of his birth and early life we have no information. In 1841 he was admitted into the Maine Conference as a probationer, was ordained deacon in 1843, and elder in 1848. For twenty-three years he … Continue reading “Richards, Robert R.”

Richards, Lewis a Baptist minister, was born in 1752, in the parish of Llanbadarn Fawr, Cardiganshire, South Wales. At the age of nineteen years he made a public profession of religion, and joined a society of Independents and studied for a short time in Lady Huntingdon’s College. He then came to America, intending to pursue … Continue reading “Richards, Lewis”

Richards, Jonas De Forest, LL.D. a Congregational minister, was born at Hartford, Vt., Dec. 28, 1809. After attending a grammar school, he entered Dartmouth College, where he graduated in 1836, and became tutor in Marietta College, O., where he remained but a short time, and then entered Lane Theological Seminary, at Cincinnati, O. From thence … Continue reading “Richards, Jonas De Forest, LL.D.”