Cheney Joseph, a Congregational minister, was born at Holden, Mass., Aug. 16, 1775, and: graduated from Brown University in 1801. He studied theology with Rev. Dr. Emmons, and after preaching in several places, as a temporary supply, commenced his labors as pastor in Milton; Vt., Sept. 15, 1807, where he remained ten-years. His next settlement was in Salisbury his ministry commencing in March, 1819, and ending ii. 1823, in consequence of injuries received from being thrown from his horse. He: died June 6, 1833. "' As regards his knowledge of theology, he stood high among his brethren. As a preacher, he was clear, earnest, and faithful." :See Hist. of Mendon Association. p. 277. (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