Dickson, John (1629-01-01 - 1700-12-12) | GEMMS: GATEWAY TO EARLY MODERN MANUSCRIPTS

GEMMS Person ID

GEMMS-PERSON- 4055
(old series: GEMMS-PERSON-4308)

Name

John Dickson

Title

Gender

Male

Lived

b. ca. 1629-01-01 d. 1700-12-12 (new)

Manuscripts

GB 247 MS Gen 410 - A collection of sermons by various preachers, 1695-1702

Linked Sermons

Sermon on John 3:29 (autograph: No ) - preacher

Associated Places

Rutherglen - Parish

Source of Data (Contributor name)

Nicole Cumming

Biographical Sources Consulted

FES, III, p.487

Other note

Ordained June 1655 to Rutherglen. Imprisoned October 1660 for preaching against the government but allowed to return to his charge in 1661. Joined field preachers and decrees was passed against him 1670. Retired to London but returned and preached conventicles, being imprisoned again in 1686. After officiating at Kelso he was restored to Rutherglen in 1690 and died 12 Jan 1700, aged about 71.

GEMMS record created

August 3, 2023

GEMMS record last edited

July 15, 2024