Lawrence, Edward (1627-03-25 - 1695-11-15)

GEMMS Person ID
GEMMS-PERSON- 463
(old series: GEMMS-PERSON-505)
Name
Edward Lawrence
Title
Mr
Gender
Male
Lived
b. ca. 1627-03-25 d. ca. 1695-11-15 (old)
Source of Data

Anne James

Biographical Sources Consulted

ODNB (Article: 16172); Nathaniel Vincent, "The Perfect Man Described" (1696)

Other note

Lawrence graduated from Magdalene College, Cambridge (BA 1648; MA 1654). In 1648 he became vicar at Baschurch, Shropshire but was ejected in 1662. After 1666 he ministered, with other ejected ministers including Philip Henry, to a congregation in Whitchurch. Following an arrest in 1670, he relocated to London, where he preached at Spitalfields and later from his home in Moorfields.

GEMMS record created
May 11, 2016
GEMMS record last edited
July 15, 2024