GEMMS Person ID
GEMMS-PERSON-
571
(old series: GEMMS-PERSON-627)
Name
Thomas Raffles
Title
Dr.
Gender
Male
Denomination
Dissenter - Congregationalist
Lived
b. 1788-05-17 d. 1863-08-18 (new)
Associated Places
Source of Data (Contributor name)
Anne James
Biographical Sources Consulted
ODNB (Article 23009)
Other note
Raffles was ordained in 1809 in Hammersmith before moving to Liverpool, where he became preacher at the new Great George Street Chapel. As the congregation grew, Raffles took on many leadership roles in Congregationalist circles in Liverpool and the neighbouring areas. He also collected many manuscripts related to Congregationalism, and wrote poetry and hymns.
GEMMS record created
June 20, 2016
GEMMS record last edited
July 15, 2024