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Backhouse, William

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

a minister of the Society of Friends, was born at Darlington, England, in 1779. " Integrity and simplicity adorned his Christian walk, and in him the poor and afflicted found a faithful and sympathizing friend." On June 9,1844, being the day previous to the time appointed for his leaving home as a missionary to Norway, he went to a meeting in usual health, rose to address the assembled company, but before a word was uttered fell lifeless to the floor See (Lond.) Annual Monitor, 1845, p. 20.

Bibliography Information
McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Backhouse, William'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​b/backhouse-william.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.