MacKenzie, Murdoch a Scotch prelate, was born in 1600, received Episcopal ordination, and went as chaplain to a regiment under Gustavus Adolphus. After his return from Germany he became minister at Contin, next at Inverness, and afterwards at Elgin. He was made bishop of the see of Moray, January 18, 1662. From this he was translated to the see of Orkney in 1677, where he continued until his death, in February 1688. See Keith, Scottish Bishops, pages 152-228.
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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