Bull, Thomas Palmer an English Congregational minister, was born July 15, 1772, at Newport Pagnel, where he also labored until his death, March 17, 1859. He was carefully trained and educated by his father, Rev. William Bull, joined the Church, and eventually became joint-tutor in the Academy and copastor in the ministry with his father, and finally, sole pastor. As a preacher Mr. Bull's characteristics were simplicity, 'affection, earnestness, and pathos; as a teacher he was very learned and devoted. See (Lond.) Cong. Year-book, 1860, p. 179.
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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