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John Patton (1752-1839) was a native of Delaware who was licensed to preach the gospel in 1788. Ordained the following year, Patton entered upon his first pastoral charge at Duck Creek, a member-ch … read more

Ambrose Dudley (c.1752-1825) was Virginia-born and a captain in the American Army during the Revolutionary War. After his conversion at Williamsburg, he returned home where he was soon ordained. He se … read more

William Rogers (1751-1824), born at Newport, Rhode Island, had the distinction of being (at the age of 14) the first student enrolled at the new Rhode Island College (later Brown University) in Provid … read more

The next subject in A Noble Company, volume 5:John Pitman (1751-1822) was born in Boston, Massachusetts and served several churches in New Jersey, Rhode Island, and his native state. By trade a rope-m … read more

Our second subject in A Noble Company, volume 5 is:George Liele (c.1750-1828) was one of the most important figures in black church history in general and black Baptist history in particular. Born in … read more