Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Burton, John an English divine, was born at Wembworthy, Devonshire, in 1696, and studied at Corpus Christi College, Oxford, where he became tutor in 1713. In 1733 he became fellow of Eton, and soon after obtained the living of Mapledurham, in Oxfordshire. He became rector of Worplesdon in 1766, and died Feb. 11, 1771. His … Continue reading “Burton, John (2)”

Burton, James, D.D an English divine, was born in 1745, and educated at Magdalen College, Oxford, of which he became a fellow. He was presented to the rectory of Over-Warton, Oxfordshire, with the annexed perpetual curacy. of Nether Warton, in 1771; to the vicarage of Little Berkhampstead, Herts, in 1789; to the incumbency of the … Continue reading “Burton, James, D.D”

Burton, James Daniel an English Wesleyan minister, was born in Manchester, July 25, 1784, and commenced his itinerancy in Wakefield in 1805. He labored efficiently and zealously until 1814, when his health failed. He died at Liverpool after a tedious illness, which he bore with fortitude and resignation, March 29, 1817. He was a minister … Continue reading “Burton, James Daniel”

Burton, J. E a Methodist Episcopal minister, was born in Nicholas County, Ky., in 1812. He removed to Monroe County, Ind.. in 1821; joined the Church in his thirteenth year; was licensed to preach in his eighteenth year; removed to Missouri in 1850; and in 1851 was admitted into the Missouri Conference, wherein he labored … Continue reading “Burton, J. E”

Burton, Hezekiah D.D. an English divine, was educated at Maidalen College, Cambridge, of which he became fellow and tutor. In 1667 he was made chaplain to lord-keeper Bridgman, who also appointed him prebendary of Norwich and rector of St. Mary’s, Southwark. In 1668 he shared with Tillotson and Stillingfleet in the Bridgman treaty, designed to … Continue reading “Burton, Hezekiah D.D. (2)”

Burton, Henry a Puritan divine, was born at Birsall, Yorkshire, 1579, and was educated at St. John’s College, Cambridge. He was appointed clerk of the closet to prince Charles, but was dismissed in 1625 for criticizing Laud’s popish tendencies. In 1626 he became rector of St. Matthew’s, in Friday Street, London, and was, in December, … Continue reading “Burton, Henry (2)”

Burton, Edward D.D. professor of divinity at Oxford, was born at Shrewsbury, 1794, educated at Christ Church, Oxford, became select preacher to the University in 1824, and professor in 1829. He died in 1836. Dr. Burton was a most untiring student, and his writings are of decided value both in theology and Church history. The … Continue reading “Burton, Edward D.D. (2)”

Burton, Asa D.D. a Congregational minister, born at Stonington, Conn., Aug. 25, 1752, graduated at Dartmouth 1777. In 1779 he was installed pastor in Thetford, where he labored with signal success until his death, May 1, 1836. He was made D.D. by Middlebury College, 1804. He published Essays on some of the first Principles of … Continue reading “Burton, Asa D.D. (2)”

Burtis, Arthur, D.D a Presbyterian and (Dutch) Reformed minister, was born in the city of New York, Oct. 25,1807. He graduated at Union College in 1827; studied theology at Princeton and Auburn Seminaries, graduating from the latter in 1833. He was licensed by the Presbytery of Geneva in 1833, and ordained in 1835. He was … Continue reading “Burtis, Arthur, D.D”

Burt, William an English Wesleyan minister, was born at Torpoint, Cornwall, April 17,1792. He was converted at nineteen; received by the British Conference in 1816, and sent to British North America; preached at Frederickton, N. B., from 1817 to 1819; Horton, N. S., from 1819 to 1822; Newport, 1816 and 1822; Charlotte-town, P. E. I., … Continue reading “Burt, William”