Jessey, Henry, 1603-1663

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Henry Jessey, or "Jacie," (1603-1663) was a Baptist clergyman. He received a B.A. from St. John's College, Cambridge, Eng., in 1623, was Episcopally ordained in 1627, and adopted Baptist views in 1645. He assisted in establishing the first Welsh independent church in 1639. He published, from 1645 to 1664, an annual "Scripture Kalendars," as well as publishing devotional works. He also planned a revision of the Bible.

John Tombes (1603-1676) was a Baptist clergyman. He received an M.A. from Magdalen Hall, Oxford, Eng., in 1624, and was lecturer at St. Martin Carfax from 1624 to 1630. He was vicar of Leominster and he held several other livings. Being a Presbyterian, he declined to baptize infants and appealed to the Westminster Assembly on the subject, as well as publishing tracts. From 1645 to 1647, he was master of the Temple. He was the author of tracts against paedobaptists, quakers, and papists.

From the description of Papers, 1644-1645. (American Antiquarian Society). WorldCat record id: 191259462

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associatedWith Eliot, John, 1604-1690. person
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London (England)
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Baptism
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Infant baptism
Jessey Church (London, England)
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Birth 1603

Death 1663

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