Newman, William, Dd

Newman, William, D.D.

an English Baptist minister, was born in 1772, and early in life became a member of the Church at Waltham Abbey, Essex. For some time he was an associate with the eminent John Ryland, as a teacher. In May 1794, he was ordained pastor of the Church at Bow, and subsequently, on the establishment of the Baptist College at Stepney, was chosen its. president and theological tutor. For the prosperity of this seat of learning he labored most faithfully for many years. He died December 22, 1835. See Baptist Union, 1836, page 19. (J.C.S.)