Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Waugh, Beverly, D.D a bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church, was born in Fairfax County, Va., Oct. 25, 1789. His father, Capt. James Waugh, was a substantial farmer, and headed a company of militia at the time lord Cornwallis invaded Virginia. Mr. Waugh’s youthful days were guarded by pious parents, who screened him from the … Continue reading “Waugh, Beverly, D.D”

Waugh, Alexander, D.D a Scotch Presbyterian divine, was born at East Gordon, in Berwickshire, Aug. 16, 1754. He was educated in the grammar-school at Earlston and the universities of Edinburgh and Aberdeen, besides having studied theology two years (177476) under the Rev. John Brown, at Haddington. He was licensed to preach June 28, 1779, and … Continue reading “Waugh, Alexander, D.D”

Watts, William, D.D an English ecclesiastic, was born near Lynn, in Norfolk, about the close of the 16th century, and was educated at Caius College, Cambridge, where he graduated in 1610. He afterwards traveled abroad, and became familiar with several foreign languages. On his return, he became chaplain to king Charles I, and had the … Continue reading “Watts, William, D.D”

Watts, Isaac, D.D a celebrated divine and poet, was born at Southampton, England, July 17.1674. His father was the master of a boarding school in that town, a man of strong devotional feeling, and a rigid Nonconformist. He was imprisoned, on account of his Nonconformity, in the time of Charles II; and, during his confinement, … Continue reading “Watts, Isaac, D.D”

Watters, William a Methodist Episcopal minister, was born in Baltimore County, Maryland, October 16, 1751, of Church of England parents. He was naturally vain, self-willed, and passionate, but his devotion to his widowed mother led him to seek religion early in life. He acquired a good education; joined the Methodists at the age of twenty; … Continue reading “Watters, William”

Watters, Nicholas a Methodist Episcopal minister, and brother of William Watters, was born in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, November 20, 1739. He entered the travelling connection about the year 1773, and was appointed as follows: Kent, Maryland, 1776; Hanover, 1777-78; Union, S.C., 1794; Seleuda, 1799; Harford, Maryland, 1800; Winchester, Virginia, 1801; Lancaster, 1802; Broad River, … Continue reading “Watters, Nicholas”

Watteau, Jean Antoine French painter, and founder and leader of the school usually known as that of the painters of Les Fêtes Galantes; born at Valenciennes, 1684, died near Paris, 1721. Young Watteau was a very clever boy, constantly sketching, and as quite a youth was taken to the studio of Gerin, who gave him … Continue reading “Watteau, Jean Antoine”

Watt (also Vadianus), Joachim von the Reformer of St. Gall, was born December 30, 1484, of ancient family in that city. His father was a merchant, his mother a judicious and pious woman. His early education was conducted by his mother and pedagogues of his native town, but he soon went to Vienna in order … Continue reading “Watt (also Vadianus), Joachim von”

Watson, Thomas (1), D.D an eminent English prelate, was born about 1520. He was educated at St. John’s College, Cambridge, of which he became a fellow and master in 1553. He took orders in the Church of England; was appointed dean of Durham in 1553; bishop of Lincoln, in 1557; and was preacher to queen … Continue reading “Watson, Thomas (1), D.D”

Watson, Thomas (2) an eminent Nonconformist divine, was educated at Emmanuel College, Cambridge, and was pastor of St. Stephen’s, Walbrook, London, in 1646. Ejected for nonconformity in 1662, he preached in Crosby Hall in 1672, and died in Essex about 1689. Watson was an eminent preacher, and one of his sermons, entitled Heaven taken by … Continue reading “Watson, Thomas (2)”