Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Smith, Robert (2), D.D. an eminent Presbyterian divine, and father of the Revs. John Blair Smith, D.D., and Samuel Stanhope Smith, D.D., was born in Londonderry, Ireland, in 1723. His family came to America when he was seven years old, and settled at the headwaters of the Brandywine River, about forty miles from Philadelphia. At … Continue reading “Smith, Robert (3), D.D.”

Smith, Robert (1) an English divine and educator, was born in 1689, and educated at Trinity College, Cambridge, where he took his degrees of A.B. in 1711. A.M. in 1715, LL.D. in 1723, and D.D. in 1739. Information respecting Dr. Smith is very meager. He was mathematical preceptor to William, duke of Cumberland, and master … Continue reading “Smith, Robert (1)”

Smith, Richard Bishop of Chalcedon, second Vicar Apostolic of England; b. at Hanworth, Lincolnshire, Nov., 1568 (not 1566 as commonly stated); d. at Paris, 18 March, 1655. He was educated at Trinity College, Oxford, where he became a Catholic. He was admitted to the English College, Rome, in 1586, studied under Bellarmine, and was ordained … Continue reading “Smith, Richard (2)”

Smith, Reuben a Presbyterian minister, was born in South Hadley, Mass., Sept. 26, 1789. He enjoyed a good academical training, graduated at Middlebury College, Vt., in 1812, and at Princeton Theological Seminary, N.J., in 1816. Licensed by the New York Presbytery, he was ordained and installed pastor of the Church at Ballston Center, N.Y., in … Continue reading “Smith, Reuben”

Smith, Philander, D.D. third bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church in Canada after the separate organization in 1828, was. born in Delaware County, N.Y., in 1796. He was reared a Calvinist, and at an early age settled in. Elizabethtown, near Brockville, Canada. He was converted in 1817 under the preaching of bishop George, and united … Continue reading “Smith, Philander, D.D.”

Smith, Peyton Pierce a minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, was born in Franklin County, Ga., Jan. 12, 1812, and joined the Church in September, 1826. He was licensed to preach by the Gwinnett Circuit Quarterly Conference, Nov. 12, 1831, and at the next session of the Georgia Annual Conference was received on trial. … Continue reading “Smith, Peyton Pierce”

Smith, Noah a minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, was admitted into the Georgia Conference about 1837 or 1838. He was a very popular and useful preacher until 1858, when he took a superannuated relation. He died Sept. 14, 1860. Mr. Smith was a man of right principles, ardent piety, and indefatigable in his … Continue reading “Smith, Noah”

Smith, Moses, D.D. a minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church, was born in Chatham County, N.C., Feb. 28, 1817. When two years old, his parents moved to Highland County, O., where he was converted, and united with the Church. He graduated from Augusta College in August, 1842; was licensed to preach, Jan. 31, 1843, and … Continue reading “Smith, Moses, D.D.”

Smith, Miles an English prelate, was born in the city of Hereford, and about 1568 entered Corpus Christi College, Oxford, but graduated at Brasenose. He afterwards became one of the chaplains or petty canons of Christ Church, where he took his bachelor of divinity degree. In due course he was preferred to the office of … Continue reading “Smith, Miles”

Smith, Matthew a Presbyterian minister, was born in Antrim County, near Belfast, Ireland, in 1825, where he received his early education. He studied theology at Paisley, Scotland, and was ordained and installed pastor of a Presbyterian church near Belfast in 1846. In 1850 he emigrated to America, and was stated supply for the Associate Reformed … Continue reading “Smith, Matthew”