Harrison, Thomas (1)

an eminent English Baptist preacher, and general in the time of Cromwell, was born near Nantwich, Cheshire, England. As one of the judges selected to try king Charles, he did not shrink from what he conceived to be his duty, and gave his vote for the execution. He was the warm friend of Cromwell until the latter declared himself protector. He and his wife were baptized by immersion in 1657. At the Restoration he was arrested, tried as a regicide, and executed at Charing Cross, London, November 13, 1660, his body being subjected to the most revolting treatment. See Cathcart, Bapt. Encyclop. s.v. (J.C.S.)