Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Campbell, Neil (2), A.M. a Scotch clergyman (son of the bishop of Argyle), took his degree at the Glasgow University in 1607, was the first minister over the new parish of Glassary, appointed in 1616, and had the same year over 300″ for nineteen year tack of the bishop’s quarter of the kirk at Dysart.” … Continue reading “Campbell, Neil (2), A.M.”

Campbell, Neil (1) a Scotch clergyman, was “parson and chanter” at Kilmartin in 1574; a member of the general assembly in 1590; assessor to the moderator; promoted to the bishopric of Argyle in 1606, but resigned it in 1608 in favor of his son. He was a member of the general assembly of 1610, having … Continue reading “Campbell, Neil (1)”

Campbell, Lewell a minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church South, entered the Kentucky Conference in 1831. Six years later he was appointed missionary to Texas, then included in the Mississippi Conference, which he joined in 1838, and held an active relation therein until within one year of his death, having labored eight years on circuits, … Continue reading “Campbell, Lewell”

Campbell, Joseph, D.D. a Presbyterian minister, was born at Omagh, County Tyrone, Ireland, in 1776. He came with his parents to America in 1797, and, having enjoyed excellent advantages for a common education previous to leaving Ireland, he engaged, shortly after arriving here, in teaching, at the same time prosecuting his theological studies. He was … Continue reading “Campbell, Joseph, D.D.”

Campbell, John Poage, M.D. a Presbyterian minister, was born in Augusta County, Va., in 1767. In 1781 he removed to Kentucky. He graduated at Hampden-Sidney College in 1790, and was licensed to preach in May, 1792, and took charge of several congregations in Virginia, In 1795 he returned to Kentucky, and became pastor of the … Continue reading “Campbell, John Poage, M.D.”

Campbell, John N., D.D. a Presbyterian minister, was born in Philadelphia, March 4,1798. He was baptized by the Rev. Robert Annan, pastor of the old Scotch Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia, and in connection with that church he received his early religious training. He was a pupil of the celebrated teacher, James Ross, and afterwards became … Continue reading “Campbell, John N., D.D.”

Campbell, John MLeod, D.D a Scotch clergyman, son of the minister at Kilninver, born May 4, 1800, was presented to the living at Row in 1825, and ordained; deposed in May, 1831, for teaching universal atonement and pardon, also that assurance is necessary to salvation. He continued teaching these doctrines to his followers, first at … Continue reading “Campbell, John MLeod, D.D”

Campbell, John, Ll. D. was born in Edinburgh, March 8,1708. His life was devoted to literature, and his publications were very numerous. He edited the Biographia Britannica, and was one of the writers of the Universal History. His title to mention in this work rests on the publication of A Discourse on Providence (1748, 3d … Continue reading “Campbell, John, Ll. D.”

Campbell, John C. a Presbyterian minister, was born in Blount County, Tenn., Dec. 27, 1802. He was educated at Marysville College; was licensed by .the Union Presbytery in 1830, and settled at New Providence, Ill., where he remained for eighteen years. He afterwards preached at various places in Illinois, and died at Cerro Gordo, in … Continue reading “Campbell, John C.”

Campbell, John A. (1) a minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church South, joined the Memphis Conference in 1849, and in its active ranks served to the close of his life, in January, 1857. He was a plain, humble, pious, useful minister. See Minutes of Annual Conferences of the M. E. Church South, 1857, p. 756. … Continue reading “Campbell, John A. (2)”