William Thompson (Methodist)
| William Thompson | |
|---|---|
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| Born |
1733 Newtownbutler,Ireland |
| Died |
May 1, 1799 Birmingham |
| Known for | First President of the Methodist Conference |
William Thompson (1733–1799) after John Wesley's death, was the first elected President of the Methodist Conference at Manchester in 1791.[1]
Life
Thompson was born in 1733 at Newtownbutler in County Fermanagh, Ireland.[2] He entered the Wesleyan itinerancy in 1757.[2]
During his early ministry he endured persecution including imprisonment and the impressment of several of his hearers into the Royal Navy. They were subsequently released through the intervention of the Lady Huntingdon.[1]
After his term as President of the Methodist Conference, Thompson was involved with the sacramental controversy of the early 1790s. His pen drafted the Plan of Pacification of 1795.[1]
He was serving as Chairman of the Birmingham District where he died on May 1, 1799.[2]
References
- 1 2 3 Wesley and his successors: a centenary memorial of the death of John Wesley (1891) London: C.H. Kelly pp23-24
- 1 2 3 The Methodist Archives Biographical Index William Thompson (1733-99) University of Manchester Library
External links
- Methodist Collections University of Manchester Library
- Works by or about William Thompson in libraries (WorldCat catalog)