Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

McBride, Robert a Presbyterian minister, was born at Franklin Mills, Ohio, in May, 1825; graduated with honor at Oberlin College, Ohio; subsequently studied theology in the same institution; and in 1853 was licensed by the Western Reserve Conference, and ordained by Washtenow Presbytery; in 1855 accepted a call to the Church in Howell, Mich., where … Continue reading “McBride, Robert”

McBride, Matthew a Presbyterian minister, was born in Philadelphia April 27, 1830; graduated at the University of Pennsylvania in 1851, and studied in the Theological Seminary of the Reformed Presbyterian Church; was licensed in 1855 by the Philadelphia Presbytery, and became a pastor in Mount Vernon, Iowa, where he remained until 1861, when, compelled by … Continue reading “McBride, Matthew”

McBride, John a very prominent minister of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland during its early history, who suffered persecution from the Established Church because he boldly advocated the rights of Independency, was a native of Ireland, educated at the University of Glasgow, where he was enrolled in 1666. About 1670 he was ordained by the … Continue reading “McBride, John”

Mcauley, William an Associate Reformed Presbyterian minister, was born in the north of Ireland about 1765. His early education was thorouogh, as he was intended for some literary profession, and when about fifteen years old he was entered as student at the University of Glasgow, where he gained high distinctions. Both students and professors regarded … Continue reading “Mcauley, William”

McAuley, Jerry, an evangelist, was born in Ireland in 1839. His father came to this country to escape arrest. Jerry never received any schooling, and when nineteen years old was committed to Sing Sing state-prison for fifteen years on the charge of robbery. While there he was religiously impressed, but, after his pardon in 1864, … Continue reading “McAuley, Jerry,”

McAuley, Catherine foundress of the Sisters of Mercy, was born at Stormanstown House, County Dublin, Ireland, September 29, 1787. When of age she formed a regular system for the distribution of food and clothing to the needy, and called in the lame and blind to partake of her bounty. She also erected, in 1824, a … Continue reading “McAuley, Catherine”

Mcarthur, James P. a Presbyterian minister, was born in Jackson, N. Y., October 22, 1827; graduated at Union College, Schenectady, N.Y.; studied theology, first in the Associate Seminary, Canonsburg, Pa., and afterwards in the seminary at Xenia, Ohio; was licensed by the Presbytery of Miami, and connected with the Presbytery of Cambridge when he died, … Continue reading “Mcarthur, James P.”

McAll, Robert Whitaker, D.D., F.L.S a Congregational minister, was born at Macclesfield, Cheshire, England, December 17, 1821. He first studied architecture, but afterwards turned his attention to theology, and became a pastor in 1847, in which relation he continued until 1871, when he went to Paris with his wife for the purpose of viewing the … Continue reading “McAll, Robert Whitaker, D.D., F.L.S”

McAll, Robert Stephens, LL.D an English Congregational minister, was born at Plymouth, August 2, 1792. He was educated at Hoxton Academy and at the University of Edinburgh, studying medicine chiefly. At the age of twenty-one he became pastor at Macclesfield. In January 1827, he accepted the charge of the Mosley Street Church, Manchester, where he … Continue reading “McAll, Robert Stephens, LL.D”

Mcadam, Thomas a ruling elder in the Presbyterian Church, was born April 10, 1777, near Ballymena, Ireland. Being an ardent friend of liberty, the oppressive measures of the British government led him to take an active part in the efforts made to obtain freedom in Ireland; in consequence of which he incurred the suspicion of … Continue reading “Mcadam, Thomas”