Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Smith, William R. a Presbyterian minister, and son of Robert Smith; D.D., was born in Pequea, Pa., May 10, 1752. He graduated at Princeton, N.J., in 1773, was licensed to preach by the Presbytery of Newcastle, Del., in 1776, and was settled as pastor of the Second Church in Wilmington about 1786. He resigned his … Continue reading “Smith, William R.”

Smith, William Augustus, D.D a minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church, was born at Brockville, Canada, May 27, 1834. In 1863 he was admitted into the Rock River Conference, and served as a pastor until his death, September 30, 1887. For sixteen years he was the secretary of his conference, and was a member of … Continue reading “Smith, William Augustus, D.D”

Smith, William Andrew a minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, was born in Fredericksburg, Va., Nov. 29, 1802. He received a good English education in Petersburg, united with the Church at the age of seventeen, and was admitted into the Virginia Conference in February, 1825. In 1833 he became agent for the Randolph Macon … Continue reading “Smith, William Andrew”

Smith, William (3), D.D. an Episcopalian clergyman, was born in Aberdeen, Scotland, in 1727, and was graduated at the college in his native city in 1747. For three years he taught a parochial school, and in 1750 came to the United States. He acted as private tutor in the family of Gov. Martin, on Long … Continue reading “Smith, William (5), D.D.”

Smith, William (2) a learned English divine, was born in Worcester in 1711, and educated at the grammar school of that city, and afterwards at New College, Oxford, from which he graduated in 1732. In 1735 he was presented by James, earl of Derby, to the rectory of Trinity Church; Chester, and by his son … Continue reading “Smith, William (9)”

Smith, Turner H. a minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, was born in Buncombe County, N.C., May 15, 1818, and moved to Missouri in 1833. He united with the Church in 1839, was licensed to preach in 1846, and entered the St. Louis Conference in 1851. He was ordained deacon Oct. 1, 1854; and … Continue reading “Smith, Turner H.”

Smith, Thomas Mather, D.D a Protestant Episcopal clergyman, was born at Stamford, Connecticut, in 1797. He was a son of Reverend Daniel Smith, who, for fifty years, was pastor of the Congregational Church at Stamford, and a descendant of the Cottons and Mathers of Puritan fame. Thomas graduated from Yale College in 1816, spent the … Continue reading “Smith, Thomas Mather, D.D”

Smith, Thomas Kilby Born at Boston, Mass., 23 Sept., 1820; died at New York, 14 Dec., 1887; eldest son of Captain George Smith and Eliza Bicker Walter. Both his paternal and maternal forefathers were active and prominent in the professional life and in the government of New England. His parents moved to Cincinnati in his … Continue reading “Smith, Thomas Kilby”

Smith, Thomas G. a Dutch Reformed minister, was born in Scotland in 1756, came to America in 1774, and enlisted actively in the cause of American independence. After, the Revolutionary war he studied for the ministry under Dr. John Mason, and obtained license to preach in 1791 from the Associate Reformed Church. His ministry covered … Continue reading “Smith, Thomas G.”

Smith, Thomas C. a Methodist Episcopal minister, was born Jan. 1, 1807, embraced religion in 1824, was admitted on trial in the South Carolina Conference Feb. 11, 1828, and appointed to Washington Circuit, Ga.; Reedy River Circuit in 1828; received into full connection in 1830, and sent to Morganton Circuit; Cooper River Circuit in 1831-32; … Continue reading “Smith, Thomas C.”