a Methodist Episcopal minister, was born at Plattekill, Ulster County, N.Y., February 7, 1825. He inherited admirable natural qualities from exemplary Christian parents. His intention was to become a lawyer, and he determined to obtain a liberal education, which he began in New Paltz Academy, afterwards attending Amenia Seminary. Here he was converted, and, believing himself divinely called to preach, was more diligent than ever in his efforts to secure an education. Entering the Wesleyan University in 1845, in 1849 he graduated second in a class of thirty-one. He joined the New York Conference in 1850, where he continued an efficient and honored member until his death, November 14, 1880. He was a sincere and upright man, the chief feature of his character being its high moral tone. His preaching was uniformly clear, forcible, and fervent. See Minutes of Annual Conferences, 1880, page 84.
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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