Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Vaughan, William B a Methodist Episcopal minister, was born in Sullivan County, Tenn., May 21, 1851. He was converted in 1872 while attending King’s College, and joined the Virginia Conference in 1873. Subsequently he entered Drew Theological Seminary, where his application as a student brought on the malady which caused his death. He died in … Continue reading “Vaughan, William B”

Vaughan, Thomas a writer on magic and sometime minister of the Church of England, was born at Newton St. Bridget, Brecknockshire, in 1621. He was educated at Jesus College, Oxford, of which he subsequently became fellow. He officiated as rector of St. Bridget, Brecknockshire, afterwards retiring to Oxford, where he became famous as a disciple … Continue reading “Vaughan, Thomas”

Vaughan, Roger William (BEDE). Second Archbishop of Sydney, b. at Courtfield, Herefordshire, 9 January, 1834; d. at Ince-Blundell Hall, Lancashire, 17 August, 1883. He was the second son of Colonel John Vaughan and Eliza his first wife, and was thus the younger brother of Cardinal Vaughan, Archbishop of Westminster. Being delicate he was educated at … Continue reading “Vaughan, Roger William”

Vaughan, Robert, D.D an English Congregational minister, was born at London in 1795. He studied for the ministry with Rev. William Thorp. He always lamented his want of early educational advantages. The self-made student, the self-made historian, became the self-made and accomplished theologian. His first pastorate was at Worcester (1819), where he labored for six … Continue reading “Vaughan, Robert, D.D”

Vaughan, Robert Alfred an Independent minister, son of Dr. Robert Vaughan, was born at Worcester, England, March 18,1823. He graduated at London University in 1842, and at the Lancashire Independent College in 1846, then studied theology at Halle. He was colleague of Rev. William Jay as pastor of Argyle Chapel, Bath, 1848-50, and pastor at … Continue reading “Vaughan, Robert Alfred”

Vaughan, Martin an English Wesleyan minister, entered the work in 1796, and died Nov. 4,1846, in the eighty-fifth year of his age. He was a faithful and affectionate minister, of a retiring disposition, and of few words. See Minutes of Wesl. Conferences, 1847. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Vaughan, John A., D.D a clergyman of the Protestant Episcopal Church, died at Philadelphia, Pa., June 5,1864. For a long time he was professor in the Divinity School, Philadelphia. See Amer. Quar. Church Rev. July, 1865, p. 323. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Vaughan, Isaac an English Congregational minister, was born at Gleadless, March 9, 1813. He was educated at Rotherham College, and in 1833 settled at Olney; in 1850 he became pastor of the New Tabernacle, London, and in 1858 removed to Masborough. He died July 24,1866. Mr. Vaughan was a clear, practical preacher; his theology was … Continue reading “Vaughan, Isaac”

Vaughan, Herbert Cardinal, and third Archbishop of Westminster; b. at Gloucester, 15 April, 1832; d. at St. Joseph’s College, Mill Hill, Middlesex, 19 June, 1903; he came of a family which had been true to the Catholic Faith all through the ages of the persecution. Its members had suffered for their faith in fines and … Continue reading “Vaughan, Herbert”

Vaughan, Henry a clergyman of the Church of England, was born at Mitchelmersh, Hampshire, Jan. 6, 1806. He was remarkable from childhood for his gentle manners and amiable disposition. At the age of sixteen he became a candidate for a scholarship at Corpus Christi College, Oxford; but, proving unsuccessful, he, after two years of private … Continue reading “Vaughan, Henry”