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Baptist Biographies

Discussion in '2000-02 Archive' started by Jeff Weaver, Oct 29, 2001.

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  1. Jeff Weaver

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    Hi folks

    I am starting this thread as a place where folks can post a URL or a mini-biography of well-known or influential Baptists of yesteryear. Lots of times their names are brought up, and I for one, would like to know more about them.

    Warm regards
    Jeff
     
    #1 Jeff Weaver, Oct 29, 2001
  2. Jeff Weaver

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    To kick off this thread, I have posted a few links to Primitive Baptist ministers of old.

    Here is a biography of Elder Enoch Reeves, Primitive Baptist, of Carroll County, Virginia.
    http://www.ls.net/~newriver/obit/reeves.htm

    Another Primitive Baptist, Elder Ephraim Rittenhouse's (of Delaware) biography and some writings are here: http://www.primitivebaptist.org/writers/rittenhouse/

    A biography of Elder Thomas Barton, of Philadephia, PA can be found here:
    http://www.primitivebaptist.org/writers/rittenhouse/eld%20thomas%20barton.asp

    Elder Silas Durand's (of Pennsylvania) biography:
    http://www.primitivebaptist.org/writers/durand/

    Elder Sylvester Hassell (of North Carolina)
    http://www.primitivebaptist.org/writers/hassell/

    Elder Lee Hanks (of Virginia and Georgia)
    http://www.primitivebaptist.org/writers/Hanks_l/

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  3. Jeff Weaver

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  5. Clint Kritzer

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    Brother Jeff -
    Good thread topic. I've got a good resource for you on this one. With Christmas approaching, the Southern Baptist make a special offering to the Lottie Moon fund. Here is her story:http://www.sbhla.org/bio_moon.htm

    If you click the link "biographies at the top of the page, you will find a dozen or more biographies of famous SBC figures.

    - Clint

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  6. Jeff Weaver

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    Hi folks

    Here is a biography of Rev. William Troy:
    http://docsouth.unc.edu/neh/troy/troy.html

    Troy was born in slavery and escaped to freedom in Canada. He also converted from the Episcopal to Baptist churches. Interesting story.

    Jeff
     
    #7 Jeff Weaver, Nov 7, 2001
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    way cool link..Thanks
     
    #8 mark, Jan 4, 2002
  9. Clint Kritzer

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    I am resurrecting Brother Jeff's topic here to post another biography of an early Baptist leader: John Waller. This page is found on the website for a church he established himself in 1769. I posted this in the Bible reading forum and realized it would servr well here as well. Enjoy!http://www.wallers.org/historypastor.htm

    May God bless you

    - Clint
     
    #9 Clint Kritzer, Jan 8, 2002
  10. Michael Wrenn

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    I have a best friend by the name of John Waller--a friend since childhood, and one of the staunchest Baptists you'll find anywhere. Amazing.
     
    #10 Michael Wrenn, Jan 8, 2002
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  12. Jeff Weaver

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  13. Michael Wrenn

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    Jeff,

    How are you these days?
     
    #13 Michael Wrenn, Jan 28, 2002
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    Bro. Jeff, it's great to see you back. I can speak for a number of us in saying that you have been greatly missed. You have been a great help to me both on and off of the Baptist Board. May God's blessings abide on you richly.

    Also, there is a question Kiffin asked on the "Views of Baptist Origins" that relates specifically to Primitive Baptists which you probably can address more specifically than I. If you have time, take a look at it. Thanks.

    Finally, to all: Here is a site that has some Baptist Portraits (short biographies with a picture, including Backus, Gill, and Christmas Evans).
     
    #14 rlvaughn, Jan 28, 2002
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  16. Squire Robertsson

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    Biographical articles from the Fundemental Baptist Fellowship International's Frontline Magazine can be found at:

    www.fbfi.org

    Just click on the link to Frontline.
     
    #16 Squire Robertsson, Mar 11, 2002
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