David Marks (preacher)
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David Marks born in Shandaken, Ulster County, N. Y., on Nov., 4, 1805. At age 13, he set out on foot for Providence, R. I. He walked 368 miles before arriving at Brown University. However, upon his arrival he was informed that tuition would be free, but no other funds were available for boarding or clothing. He then walked 368 miles back home.
On June 11, 1819, he was baptized and became a member of the Freewill Baptist Church in Phelps. The following year he joined the Freewill Baptist Church in Junius.
At age 15, he felt the call of God leading him to enter the ministry. He left home and began preaching in what was known as the Holland Purchase
. God blessed his ministry and large congregations would gather to hear his preaching. However, during his first 3 months absence from home, his mother died and his father's house was burned.
On June 11, 1819, he was baptized and became a member of the Freewill Baptist Church in Phelps. The following year he joined the Freewill Baptist Church in Junius.
At age 15, he felt the call of God leading him to enter the ministry. He left home and began preaching in what was known as the Holland Purchase
Holland Purchase
The Holland Purchase was a large tract of land in what is now the western portion of the U.S. state of New York. It consisted of about 3,250,000 acres of land from a line approximately 12 miles to the west of the Genesee River to the present western border and boundary of New York State.The land...
. God blessed his ministry and large congregations would gather to hear his preaching. However, during his first 3 months absence from home, his mother died and his father's house was burned.
External links
- http://www.onemag.org/marks.htm - David Marks' Biography
- http://www.onemag.org/final_sermon.htm - David Marks' Final Sermon, Thursday, November 13, 1845
- http://olivercowdery.com/texts/mark1831.htm - David Marks' Autobiography