Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Mclachlan, James a Presbyterian minister, was born in Glasgow, Scotland, in 1797; was educated in the Glasgow University, and studied divinity in the theological seminary of the Old Burgher section of the Secession Church; was licensed in 1827, and ordained as a missionary to Southern Africa, under the patronage of the London Missionary Society, but … Continue reading “Mclachlan, James”

McKnight, John, D.D a Presbyterian minister, was born near Carlisle, Pennsylvania, October 1, 1754. He graduated from Princeton College in 1773, and studied theology privately; was pastor at Lower Marsh Creek, Pennsylvania, from 1775 to 1783; colleague of Dr. Rodgers, in New York, from 1789 to 1809; in 1815 president of Dickinson College, but resigned … Continue reading “McKnight, John, D.D”

McKinnon, J a Presbyterian minister, was born in Esquessing, C. W. His early education was commenced in Oneida Institute, in N. Y., in 1837; in 1838 he placed himself under the tuition of Dr. Rae, in Hamilton, C. W. His collegiate studies were pursued in Queen’s College, Kingston, C. W., and Knox College, Toronto. In … Continue reading “McKinnon, J”

McKinney, Samuel, D.D a Presbyterian minister, was born in 1805. Many years before removing to Texas he resided in Tennessee, where the early part of his ministerial life was spent. He became a member of the Presbytery of Brazos, and a leading minister of the Southern Presbyterian Church. indefatigable in advancing all its interests. He … Continue reading “McKinney, Samuel, D.D”

McKinney, John a Presbyterian minister, was born in Bellefonte, Pa., Aug. 26, 1797; graduated at Jefferson College, Canonsburg, Pa., in 1817; studied theology in the seminary at Princeton, N. J., and was licensed by Philadelphia Presbytery in 1824; was ordained and installed pastor of the Church at Fredericksburg, Ohio, in 1829; subsequently became pastor of … Continue reading “McKinney, John”

McKinney, James a Reformed Presbyterian minister, was born in Cookstown, Tyrone County, Ireland, in 1759. After due preparation he entered Glasgow College, where he distinguished himself by close application to study and a display of unusual talents. His next step was to study medicine, but, called of God to preach the Gospel, he finally entered … Continue reading “McKinney, James”

McKinney, Isaac Newton a Presbyterian minister, was born in Erie, Pa., Oct. 20,1828; graduated at Jefferson College in 1848, and in 1849 engaged in teaching in Alabama; in 1852 he entered the theological seminary at Princeton, but because of failing health was obliged to relinquish his studies; in 1856 he accepted a license to preach, … Continue reading “McKinney, Isaac Newton”

McKinney, David D.D., a Presbyterian minister, was born in Mifflin County, Pa., Oct. 22,1795. He was educated at Jefferson College (class of 1821); then studied theology at the school of divinity at Princeton, N. J.; was licensed to preach by the Presbytery of Philadelphia in April, 1824, and ordained and installed at Erie, Pa., in … Continue reading “McKinney, David”

McKinney, Calvin a Presbyterian minister, was born at Wallkill, Orange County, N. Y., Jan. 12, 1819. He received a good academic education, afterwards studied theology in the Associate Reformed Seminary at Newburg, N. Y., and was licensed and ordained in 1856. He labored successively. at Millport, Mecklenburg, and West Groton, N. Y. He died June … Continue reading “McKinney, Calvin”

Mckinley, John a minister of the Reformed Presbyterian Church, was born in Philadelphia, Pa., July 18, 1815. He was educated at the University of Pennsylvania, which institution he entered when not quite fourteen years old, and there he graduated with the first honor of his class in 1833. From his very childhood the ministry had … Continue reading “Mckinley, John”