Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Clayton, Isaac an English Wesleyan minister, was born at Daisy Hill, near Bradford, Yorkshire, May 22, 1778. He was of pious parentage; was converted in 1793; sent to the Otley Circuit in 1800; admitted on trial at the conference of 1801, and travelled the Thetford, St. Neots, Northampton, Sevenoaks, London, Dover, Sheffield, Huddersfield, Keighley, Barnsley, … Continue reading “Clayton, Isaac”

Clayton, George an English Congregational minister, was born in London, April 9, 1783. He early became imbued with the intelligent and pious characteristics of his parents; devoted himself to the service of God, and was put under special private instruction with the ministry in view, which. was supplemented by a course at Hoxton Academy. In … Continue reading “Clayton, George”

Clayton, Benjamin an English Wesleyan minister, was born at Farnley, near Leeds. He was converted at the ‘age of fifteen, entered the sacred calling in 1822, and died suddenly, Oct. 11, 1851, aged fifty-four. He loved Methodism with an unwearying attachment. He brought all his powers into the service. He was kind and faithful, especially … Continue reading “Clayton, Benjamin”

Clayton, Abner S. a Presbyterian minister, was born in Alabama, Dec. 1, 1802. He was converted at Shiloh in 1842, in 1843 became a member of Elyton Presbytery, and was ordained in 1844. In 1849 he removed to Itawamba County, Miss., where he labored faithfully until his death, May 1, 1859. As a preacher he … Continue reading “Clayton, Abner S.”

Clayhillis, Andrew a Scotch clergyman, was admitted to the living at Monifienh in 1569; transferred to Jedburgh before 1574, where he had four other places in charge; appointed visitor to the bounds of Teviotdale the same year, and was a member of twelve assemblies between 1574 and 1589; Was at the head of the synod … Continue reading “Clayhillis, Andrew”

Clayes, Dana a Congregational minister, was born in Framingham, Mass., Oct. 3,1792. He graduated from Middlebury College in 1815, and-from Andover Theological Seminary in 1820; was ordained at Meriden, N.H., July 4, 1821, and dismissed Oct. 17,1837. From 1839 to 1842 he was acting pastor of the Bethel Church at Portland, Me.; in 1843 and … Continue reading “Clayes, Dana”

Claybrook, Richard a Baptist minister, was born in King William County, Va., Oct. 17, 1785. At the age of twenty-five he removed to Middlesex County, and made a profession of his faith in 1814. A few years after, the church which he had joined having lost its pastor, his brethren persuaded him to preach, and … Continue reading “Claybrook, Richard”

Claybaugh, Joseph, D.D. an Associate Reformed minister, was born in Frederick County, Md., July 1, 1803, and removed to Ohio while young. In 1822 he graduated from Jefferson College in 1824 was licensed, and accepted a call-from the congregation at Chillicothe; in: May, 1825, was ordained and installed pastor of that congregation, and shortly after … Continue reading “Claybaugh, Joseph, D.D.”

Clay, Slator a Protestant Episcopal minister, was born in New Castle, Del., Oct. 1,1754. When a young man he studied law, and soon after began to practice. About 1780 he was induced by the captain of a vessel to sail with him to the West Indies on what he supposed would be a short voyage; … Continue reading “Clay, Slator”

Clay, Porter a Baptist minister, son of Rev. John Clay, and brother of the statesman, Henry Clay, was born in Virginia in March, 1779, and removed to Kentucky with his mother in early life. He studied law, and occupied a position of civil, trust under the government of the state. He united with the Church … Continue reading “Clay, Porter”