Osborne, Michael

Osborne, Michael a Presbyterian minister, was born in Essex County, N.J., March 21, 1796. His early .educational advantages were limited; he studied theology in the Princeton Seminary, N.J.; was licensed to preach Oct. 10, 1822, and ordained in 1825. He labored successively in Savannah, Ga.; Woodbridge, N. J.; Charlotte C. H., Va.; Newbern and Raleigh, N. C.; Brierv and Cub Creek, Va., and Farmville, Va., at which latter place he died, July 3, 1863. Mr. Osborne was a man of excellent understanding, sound and logical judgment, quick and accurate perception. His preaching was of the highest order of excellence, being characterized by deep feeling and enthusiasm. See Wilson, Presb. Hist. Almanac, 1866, p. 361. (J. L. S.)