Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Mccrie, Thomas, D.D. a noted Scotch divine, celebrated as a write on ecclesiastical history and polemics, was born at Dunse, in Berwickshire, in November, 1772. Dr. McCrie’s parents, says his biographer, being connected with that branch of the secession usually termed Anti-Burghers, he was brought up under… the primitive strictness of that communion… and received … Continue reading “Mccrie, Thomas, D.D.”

Mccready, Jonathan Sharp a Presbyterian minister, was born near New Galilee, Pa., April 15,1828; enjoyed in early life the advantage of religious instruction, discipline, and example; graduated at Franklin College in 1852; studied theology in the Associate Seminary at Canonsburg (class of 1855); was licensed by the Associate Presbytery of Ohio in October of the … Continue reading “Mccready, Jonathan Sharp”

McCrary W. H., a Presbyterian minister, was born in Tennessee Jan. 17,1831; was educated at Bethel College, Tenn.; was licensed in 1849, after teaching school for several years; was ordained in 1854. He died Sept. 14, 1858. Mr. McCrary was a good preacher, a successful teacher, and a fine theologian. See Wilson. Presb. Hist. Almanac, … Continue reading “McCrary”

McCracken, Samuel W a Presbyterian minister, was born near Lexington, Ky., Jan. 12, 1800; was educated at Miami University (class of 1831); studied theology at Maryville, Tenn., and was elected professor of mathematics in the college at Maryville; was afterwards chosen professor of mathematics in Miami University; was licensed by Ohio First Presbytery in 1835, … Continue reading “McCracken, Samuel W”

McCracken, John Steele a Presbyterian minister, was born near Cincinnati, Ohio, April 25,1804. His opportunities in early life for acquiring knowledge were poor. In 1833 he entered the preparatory department of Miami University, Oxford, Ohio, and graduated in 1838; studied theology under the care of the First Presbytery of Ohio of the Associate Reformed Church, … Continue reading “McCracken, John Steele”

Mccoy, Isaac a Baptist minister, was born in Fayette County, Pa., June 13, 1784; was licensed to preach in 1805, and began work as a missionary. Oct. 13, 1810, he was ordained pastor of the Church at Maria Creek, in Clark County, Ind.. where he remained some eight years, making occasional missionary tours in the … Continue reading “Mccoy, Isaac”

McCown, Burr Harrison, D.D a minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church South, was born at Bardstown, Kentucky, October 29, 1806. He was educated at St. Joseph’s College, in his native place was converted, and joined the Methodists in. early life. Before his majority he entered the Kentucky Conference, and in 1830-31 was stationed at Louisville. … Continue reading “McCown, Burr Harrison, D.D”

Mccorkle, Samuel Eusebius, D.D a Presbyterian minister, was born near Harris Ferry, Lancaster County, Pa., Aug. 23, 1746, and graduated at New Jersey College in 1772; was licensed in 1774, and, after laboring for two years in Virginia, accepted a call from the congregation of Thyatira in 1777. About 1785 he opened a classical school … Continue reading “Mccorkle, Samuel Eusebius, D.D”

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Mccook, Robert J a minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church South, was born in Wilkinson County, Ga., Jan. 5, 1817; professed religion and joined the Church when in his fourteenth year, and was impressed with a call to preach the Gospel. Resisting this impression, he lost his religious peace, and finally made shipwreck of his … Continue reading “Mccook, Robert J”