Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Clarke, Dorus, D.D a Congregational minister, was born at Westhampton, Massachusetts, January 2, 1797. Hegraduated from Williams College in 1817, and from. Andover Theological Seminary in 1820; was pastor at Blandford, Massachusetts, from 1823 to 1825; at Chicopee Falls, from 1835 to 1840; editor thereafter of various religious journals, and died March 8, 1884. He … Continue reading “Clarke, Dorus, D.D”

Clarke, David Duncan, D.D. a Presbyterian minister, was born near Shippenburg, Cumberland Co., Pa., in Oct., 1810 He graduated from Jefferson College, Cannonsburg, in 1831, and spent one year (1832-33) in Princeton Theological. Seminary. He was licensed by Carlisle Presbyterian in 1838, and was pastor at Schellsburg, Bedford: Co., until 1843, at Lower Marsh Creek, … Continue reading “Clarke, David Duncan, D.D.”

Clarke College Dubuque, Iowa. Founded, 1843 by Mary Frances Clarke. Conducted by the Sisters of Charity, B.V.M. Name changed to Clarke College, 1929 in honour of its founder. Preparatory school, college of arts and sciences, extension courses, summer school. See also the college ‘s web site. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary

Clarke, Charles P. a Protestant Episcopal clergyman, was missionary for several years in Ottawa; Ill., and about 1857 became rector there. In 1859 he was made rector of St. John’s Church, Lacon; in 1861 was appointed chaplain of the Eleventh Regiment Illinois Volunteers; the following year assumed the rectorship of St. George’s Church, Utica, Il., … Continue reading “Clarke, Charles P.”

Clarke, Ambrose W. a Protestant Episcopal clergyman, entered the ministry in 1862, and soon after became assistant minister of St. Luke’s Church, Baltimore, Md. In 1865 he was warden of the.Church Home and Infirmary in that, city; the following year rector of St. John’s Church, Aberdeen, Miss., and there remained until his death, Oct. 30, … Continue reading “Clarke, Ambrose W.”

Clarke, Alured, D.D an English divine, was born in 1696. He was educated at St. Paul’s School, and Corpus Christi College, Cambridge, where he was made fellow in 1718. He was installed prebendary of Winchester on May 23, 1723; was chaplain to king George I and George II; was promoted to a prebend in the … Continue reading “Clarke, Alured, D.D”

Clarke, Alexander an English minister of the Society of Friends, in the 17th century, was converted in early manhood, but, not satisfied with the churches which he frequented, united with the Quakers, and, after a time, began to preach. For forty years lie labored diligently for his Master, and was instrumental in accomplishing great good. … Continue reading “Clarke, Alexander”

Clarke, Adam Ll.D. a Wesleyan Methodist minister, distinguished as a divine, an antiquarian, and an Oriental scholar, was born at Moybeg, Londonderry Co., Ireland, in 1760 or 1762 (his own mother could not fix the date). His father, who was a classical teacher, was a member of the Church of England, but his mother, who … Continue reading “Clarke, Adam Ll.D.”

Clark, William Henry a Protestant Episcopal clergyman, was born at Cheshire Conn., and graduated from the General Theological Seminary, N. Y. He was ordained deacon in 1845, and employed for several years as a teacher in Pittsburgh, Pa.; in 1857 was rector of St. Peter’s Church in Rome, Ga., and in 1863 was chosen rector … Continue reading “Clark, William Henry”

Clark, William, D.D a Congregational minister, was born in Hancock, N.H., September 28,1798; graduated from Dartmouth College in 1822, and from Andover Theological Seminary in 1827; was pastor, 1828-37; agent of the American Tract Society. 1835-36; district secretary of the A.B.C.F.M. for northern New England, 1840-56; secretary of the N.H.M. Society, 1856-74; member of the … Continue reading “Clark, William, D.D”