This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1886. Excerpt: ... Born, 1819: Entered (lie Ministry, 1842: Died, 1884. IND is cultivated and developed by different processes, and in various degrees, no two persons being alike in this respect; but the majority of those who have succeeded most have had to strive most, and have belonged to the "self-help" class in the community. When a man feels his need of knowledge, he seldom wants urging in its pursuit if any facilities are offered for its acquirement. The subject of our present sketch owes his distinction in the Methodist Free Churches to his own persevering efforts, and the diligent use he made through life of opportunities for acquiring knowledge. He started with but few other advantages than the possession of intelligence, perseverance, and integrity; and he was not long in securing for himself a recognised position, first in the commercial, then in the religious world. His religious and political principles were formed in early life, on a broad and liberal basis; and these he firmly maintained all his days on earth, even when his doing so hindered his prospects of advancement. He became a sturdy friend of religious liberty and equality. Thomas Newton was born in the city of Manchester, 18 th March, 1819. He had a pious mother and grandmother, both of whom were teachers in the Tib Street Methodist Sunday school in that place, and at the age of four years, Thomas became a scholar in the school. His early home surroundings were of a cheerful and religious character, and were helpful in laying a good foundation for future usefulness. He had a fairly good education at a commercial school, for the class of society in which he was placed; and, when the educational process was completed, he was placed as a resident in the family of one of his uncles, Mr. Matthew Thackeray,...