Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Brown, James Moore, D.D. a clergyman of the Old School Presbyterian Church, was born in the Valley of Virginia, Sept. 13,1799. He was educated at Washington College, Lexington, Va., where he also studied theology under Dr. Geo. A. Baxter. He was licensed by Lexington Presbytery at Mossy Creek Church, Rockingham County, Va., April 13, 1824. … Continue reading “Brown, James Moore, D.D. (2)”

Brown, James Francis a Congregational minister, was born in 1820, and graduated from Cambridge Theological School in 1848. In November of the same year he accepted a call from the First Congregational Church, West Cambridge, Massachusetts, where he labored earnestly and successfully till his death, June 14, 1853. Mr. Brown was a sincere Christian man, … Continue reading “Brown, James Francis”

Brown, James Caldwell, D.D. a Presbyterian minister (0. S.), was born at St. Clairsville, Ohio, in Oct. 1815. In his 16th year he entered Jefferson College, Pa., as a freshman, and while there he united with the Church. From Jefferson College he passed to the Western Theological Seminary at Alleghany, Pa., where he remained two … Continue reading “Brown, James Caldwell, D.D. (2)”

Brown, James Baldwin, B.A and English Congregational minister, was born in the Inner Temple, London, August 19, 1820. After graduating at University College in 1839, he studied law for two years, and then theology at Highbury College. He became an Independent minister, serving two churches, London Road Chapel, Derby, and Claylands Chapel, Clapham Road, London. … Continue reading “Brown, James Baldwin, B.A”

Brown, James Allen, D.D., Ll.D a Lutheran theologian, was born in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. He was of Quaker descent, but reared under Presbyterian influences. In 1811 he entered the senior class of Pennsylvania College, from which he graduated in 1842. Having become acquainted with the doctrines of the Lutheran Church, he united with that body, … Continue reading “Brown, James Allen, D.D., Ll.D”

Brown, James (1) a Presbyterian minister, was born in Connecticut. He was licensed by Suffolk Presbytery, and was called to Bridgehampton, and ordained in June 1748. The loss of health compelled him to lay aside his pastoral work in March 1775, and he died April 22, 1788. He was a judicious, spiritual preacher, laborious and … Continue reading “Brown, James, (2)”

Brown, Jacob A a Methodist Episcopal minister, was born at Morristown, N.J., September 15, 1810. He became a Christian in early manhood, in due time was licensed to exhort and to preach, and in 1834 entered the Ohio Conference. On the formation of the North Ohio Conference he became a member of it. During his … Continue reading “Brown, Jacob A”

Brown, J. Fearon a Methodist Episcopal minister, was born in Bald Eagle Township, Clinton County, Pennsylvania; July 19, 1832. He was converted at thirteen. When quite young he entered Dickinson Seminary (Williamsport), and by farming and teaching, to obtain money, struggled hard for an education. In 1859 he joined the East Baltimore Conference. He served … Continue reading “Brown, J. Fearon”

Brown, Isaac V., D.D. a Presbyterian minister, was born in Somerset Co., N. J., Nov. 4, 1784; graduated at Nassau Hall, Princeton, and studied theology with Dr. Woodhull, of Freehold; was ordained by the New Brunswick Presbytery as pastor at Lawrenceville, N. J., where he established the now celebrated Lawrenceville Classical and Commercial Boardingschool. He … Continue reading “Brown, Isaac V., D.D. (2)”

Brown, Isaac an English Wesleyan minister. whom Wesley was wont to call “Honest Isaac Brown,” was born at Hawkesworth, near Otley. He commenced his ministry in 1760, and continued it until infirmities forced him to desist, in 1803. He settled at Pontefract, and died in 1815. He was a man of child- like innocence, was … Continue reading “Brown, Isaac”