Argue, James a preacher among the English Methodists, was an Irishman, from Crossforts, County Cavan, born in 1803. He was brought under the influence of religion in early life with the New Connection; became a missionary to his brethren in 1828, and for thirty years he labored with much success in Irish circuits. In 1861 he was removed to England, and travelled in seven circuits, enjoying good health for more than seventy years. He died in his work, at Clay Cross, County Derby, May 12, 1875. See Baggaly's Digest.
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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