elected to preach discourses, and he always did himself honour, and gratified the hearers. He preached the Dudlean lecture, 1794, upon Presbyterian ordination which was not printed, but in the opinion of the president of the University, it was one of the very best that had been delivered. He died March 1, 1801, in the 62d year of his age, and 37th of his ministry.

His printed discourses are, the election sermon, 1785. Several at the ordination of young men to the ministry, in some of which subjects of contro. versy are handled with independence of spirit, acrimony of speech and generous sentiments. He was always highly esteemed by the more liberal part of the clergy.

ADDINGTON ISAAC, an eminent magistrate of Massachusetts. He was one of those worthies who opposed the administration of sir Edmund Andross; and was appointed secretary of the province, by those who adhered to the old charter. He also received the same appointment from the crown when the charter of William and Mary was brought over. He was chosen for many years one of the council, and was very active as a justice of the peace. He died 1714, leaving a character very respectable for integrity, wisdom and industry.

Judge Dudley, who was then attorney general, and who married one of his daughters, took the seals till Mr. Woodward the next secretary was ap pointed.

ALDEN JOHN, one of the worthies who first came over to Plymouth in the year 1620. He was then a young man. He settled in Duxbury, on a farm which is now the best in the town, and has been always in possession of one of his descendants. All of the name are descended from him. And many

of his posterity have been useful and distinguished members of society. This gentleman lived to the age of 88. For many years he was one of the assistants in the old colony. Two of his grand chil

dren were living in 1774. Col. Alden who was killed at Cherry valley, was his great grandson. His father was capt. Samuel Alden, who was alive when the revolution commenced. He saw a new empire peopled with three millions where his grandfather saw nothing but a savage wilderness. Aldens Cent. Sermon.

He

ALLEN THOMAS, minister of the church in Charlestown, was born in the city of Norwich, in 1608; was graduated at Caius College, Cambridge University; and ordained minister of St. Edmunds, in the same city. In 1636, when the clergy were required to read the book of sports, he refused, and lost his parish by order from bishop Wren. sailed from England, and arrived at Boston in 1638. He was invited to settle at Charlestown, and continued their pastor till the year 1651. He then returned to England and spent the remainder of his days at Norwich, where the people highly respectcd him. Dr. Mather speaks of him as a pious and laborious minister, and a man greatly beloved; which he says is the original of the name Allen, or Alwine, as it is in the Saxon.

While he was in this country he composed a book entitled an "invitation to thirsty sinners to come ⚫ unto their saviour," which was printed twice, and prefaced by Mr. Higginson. He also composed another, called "The scripture chronology" which was printed in England, 1659.

Dr. Calamy mentions two other publicationsThe "way of the Spirit in bringing souls to Christ," and a number of sermons upon "the necessity of faith." He is in the list of ejected ministers, 1662, but he continued to preach till his death, Sept. 1673, etat. 65. Magnalia, page 215. Calamy's Account of ejected ministers, vol. II.

ALLEN JOHN, first minister of the gospel in Dedham, Massachusetts, A. D. 1737.

He is styled a courteous man by the author of Wonder working providences, who says likewise that

he was full of christian love, while he made such a bold stand against the errors of the times. He di ed 1671, etat. 75, having been at Dedham 24 years.

Dr. Mather calls him a diligent student and good scholar. It is evident that he had good abilities for a polemical divine from his Defence of the nine proposition which were so many points of church discipline. In this work he was assisted by Mr. Shepherd of Cambridge.*

In the synod of 1662, Mr. Allen made a very conspicuous figure, and he wrote in defence of it against the celebrated president Chauncy. Besides these controversial pieces he printed a few discourses which are not now to be met with. His friends also, published the two last discourses he ever preached, one from Canticles, viii. 5, and the other from John, xiv. 22. From their account we must think his epitaph just.

JOHANNES ALLEN,

Vir sincerus, amans pacis; patiensq; laboris

Perspicuus, simplex, doctrina purus amator.

ALLEN JAMES, one of the silenced ministers who left England after the act of Uniformity, 1662. He came to Boston, and was invited to preach at the first church, as an assistant to Mr. Davenport. Having continued with them six years he was ordained their teacher, Dec. 9, 1668. He lived in the style of a gentleman, built a stone house which is now occupied by his great grandson, the sheriff of Suffolk, and which is probably the oldest house in the town. It is said "that he had a farm of forty acres in Boston." He had certainly a very handsome estate, and was kind and hospitable. He was very strongly attached to the order of the churches, as defended by

In the history of Cambridge (Hist. Coll. 7th vol.) we find among the works of Mr. Shepherd, a discourse to clear up the old way of Christ, in the churches of New-England. Mr. Cotton speaks with respect of these divines. Shephardus cum Allinio fratre (fratrum dulce par) uti eximia pietate, et conditione non mediocri, atque etiam mysteriorum pietatis predicatione, &c. Preface to Norton's sermon.

Dr. Increase Mather, his particular friend, and opposed those attempts to introduce innovations which were made in more than one instance during his ministry. He died Sept. 22, 1710, in the 78th year of his age:

His posterity have been respectable in Massachusetts. His eldest son James received a liberal education, and Jeremiah his second son, was treasurer of the province. They both filled several offices, with ability and reputation. Calamy's Account of ejected ministers. Private information.

ALLEN JAMES, the grandson of the Rev. Mr. Allen, was elected a member of the house of representatives for Boston, 1739. At this time a pointed opposition was made to the administration of gov. Belcher, and the town of Boston took the lead in it so as to change their representation.†

Mr. Allen continued in opposition to the government while Shirley was in the chair, and was once expelled the house for his freedom of speech. The town immediately rechose him. The house refused him his seat. The altercation lasted till the May succeeding, when another house of representatives was appointed, among whom Mr. Allen's name is enrolled, and to which no objection could be made. He continued a member of the general court till he died, 1755. Independent Advertiser, 1749.

ALLEN JOHN, one of the early graduates of Harvard College, having received the honours of that

The printed works of Mr. Allen are, "Man's reflection, a means to further his recovery of his apostacy from God." 12mo. 2d-The substance of a number of sermons upon the health of the soul. Small quarto. The election sermon, 1679.

The representatives from Boston, 1738, were Elisha Cooke, esq. Oxenbridge Thacher, esq. Timothy Prout and Thomas Cushing, jun. In 1739, Mr. Thacher and Mr. Prout were left out, because they were Belcher's friends and adhered to his measures-Mr. Allen and Mr. Kilby, who were his most violent opposers, men of zeal in whatever they undertook, were elected in their places. Mr. Bromfield who was likewise on the popular side was a third in the new choice-Mr. Cooke had died previous to the election.

infant seminary in 1643. He was settled in the ministry at Great Yarmouth, in Old England, as a colleague with Mr. John Brinsley; and was silenced by the act of Uniformity, 1662. He afterwards took a house at Goulstone and often preached. He preferred this place because it was out of the jurisdiction of the bishop of Norwich, who was an enemy to Independents. He died, A. D. 1675, after passing the 50th year of his age. Calamy's continuation, page 67.

ALLEN JAMES, first minister of the church in Brookline was a native of Roxbury. He was graduated at Harvard College, 1710; was ordained 1718, and died 1747, in the 56th year of his age, and 29th of his ministry. "He was a pious and judicious divine." He was one of the ministers who encouraged the revival of religion in 1743, but afterwards, like many other zealous brethren, expressed his disappointment concerning its general effect upon the churches, and on the morals of individuals. He lived and died as a christian, and his publications do equal honour to his head and heart.* Pierce's Cent. sermon.

ALLEN ETHAN, was a man born for troublesome times. In a tranquil state of society, and in rural walks he might only have been distinguished for his great bodily strength, or rude, boisterous behaviour. But opportunities were not wanting to display the peculiar genius of the man and his local situation made him a warrior before he was called to fight the battles of his country. The lands granted by the province of New Hampshire to certain settlers, were claimed by the state of New York. If the people who held the lands had made this acknowledgment, they must have purchased what

He printed seven sermons.-1. Thanksgiving sermon, Nov. 1722-2. Upon the government of the world by a wise providence, 1727.-3. The doctrine of merit exploded, 1727.4. Upon the great earthquake, 1727.-5. A sermon to young men, 1731,-f: A funeral sermon upon the death of Mr. Aspinwall, 1733-7. The election sermon, 1744.