Alexander Campbell

Leader of the ‘Disciples of Christ’, otherwise known as Campbellites, born near Ballymena, Antrim, NE Northern Ireland. He emigrated to the USA with his father in 1809, in 1813 succeeding him as pastor of an independent Church at Brush Run, PA. He advocated a return to the simple Church of New Testament times, and in 1826 published a translation of the New Testament. In 1841 he founded Bethany College in West Virginia.

For this reason there are a number of famous people of that name including:

Alexander Campbell (Restoration movement), Early leader (sometimes called "co-founder") of the Disciples of Christ Sir Alexander Campbell (Canadian politician), one of the fathers of Confederation Alexander Campbell (shipbuilder), a Canadian shipbuilder and office holder. Alexander Campbell (American politician), Senator from Ohio in early 19th century Alexander B. Campbell, Premier of Prince Edward Island from 1966 to 1978 Alexander Campbell (Upper Canada politician), member of the 1st Parliament of Upper Canada

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