Brandwood, James an English minister of the Society of Friends, was born in Bolton, Lancashire, in November 1739. After a long spiritual struggle he was converted, in his twentieth year. In 1761 he united with the Friends, and soon after "appeared;" as a minister. For this he was disinherited by his father. After having served in the ministry for several years he ceased to be a preacher among them, but eventually he was once more recognized as a minister; and, although he had reached an advanced age, his service was much to the comfort and edification of his friends. He died March 23, 1826.. See Piety Promoted, 4:283-88. (J.C.S.)
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John McClintock was born October 27, 1814 in Philadelphia to Irish immigrants, John and Martha McClintock. He began as a clerk in his father's store, and then became a bookkeeper in the Methodist Book Concern in New York. Here he converted to Methodism and considered joining the ministry. McClintock entered the University of Pennsylvania in 1832 and graduated with high honors three years later. Subsequently, he was awarded a doctorate of divinity degree from the same institution in 1848.WikipediaRead More