Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Carpenter, Samuel T a Protestant Episcopal clergyman of the diocese of Ohio, was rector of the Church in Smyrna, Del., in 1853, and remained there for several years. Subsequently he removed to Monroe, Mich., as rector; in 1859 he became rector of Trinity Church, Polo, Ill.; and in 1864 he was appointed chaplain in the … Continue reading “Carpenter, Samuel T”

Carpenter, Robert Wright an English Congregational minister, was born at Taiunton, July 5, 1831. He joined the Church in his boyhood; received his ministerial training at Hackney College; and, at the close of his college course, became co-pastor at Portsea. He commenced his ministry there in 1858; removed to Devonport in 1861, to Woolwich in … Continue reading “Carpenter, Robert Wright”

Carpenter, Richard (2), D.D an English divine and poet of the 17th century, was educated at Etons College, and at King’s College, Cambridge. About 1625 he left England, and studied in Flanders, France, Spain, and Italy; and at length received holy orders at Rome from the hands of the pope’s substitute. He entered the order … Continue reading “Carpenter, Richard (2), D.D”

Carpenter, Richard (1) an English divine, was, a native of Cornwall, and was educated at Exeter College, Oxford, of which he became a fellow in 1596. In 1611 he was admitted to orders; and about that time was made rector of Sherwell, and of Loxhore, adjoining, in Devonshire; and afterwards obtained the benefice of Ham, … Continue reading “Carpenter, Richard (1)”

Carpenter, Nathaniel an English clergyman, was born in Devonshire in 1588, and educated at St. Edmund’s Hall, Oxford. About 1626 he became acquainted with archbishop Usher, then at Oxford, who admired his talents, and took him to Ireland’ where he made him one of his chaplains. Soon after this Carpenter was advanced to a deanery. … Continue reading “Carpenter, Nathaniel”

Carpenter, Mary an English philanthropist, was born Aug. 18, 1807, at Bristol. At a very early age she took an active part in that social movement which had for its object the amelioration of the condition of the lower classes, the reorganization of prisons, and caring, for homeless children. To this end she originated the … Continue reading “Carpenter, Mary”

Carpenter, Mark a Baptist minister, was born at Guilford, Vt., Sept. 23,1802. He pursued his studies in part at Amherst College, and graduated at Union College in 1829, and from the Newton Institution in 1833. He was ordained at Milford, N.H., Feb. 12, 1834, and six years afterwards accepted a call to Keene, remaining there … Continue reading “Carpenter, Mark”

Carpenter, Lucien Bonaparte a Methodist Episcopal minister, was born at Derby, Vt., July 4,1839. He was a precocious youth; secured for himself a private collegiate education; removed to Springfield, Ill., at the age of seventeen; taught school, and prepared to study law, but, on experiencing religion, in 1858, became an earnest Christian worker; received license … Continue reading “Carpenter, Lucien Bonaparte”

Carpenter, Lant, Ll.D. an English Unitarian minister, was born Sept. 2, 1780, at Kidderminster, and educated at Northampton and Glasgow. In 1805 he became pastor of a Unitarian congregation at Exeter, and in 1817 removed to Bristol, where he remained as pastor and classical teacher till 1839, when, his health failing, he undertook a Continental … Continue reading “Carpenter, Lant, Ll.D.”

Carpenter, John (3), D.D an Irish prelate, was born in Chancery Lane, Dublin, and was educated in the university at Lisbon. On his return to his native city he was appointed curate in St. Mary’s parish chapel. He was consecrated to the see of Dublin, June 3, 1770, by the Catholic primate, assisted by several … Continue reading “Carpenter, John (3), D.D”