Title
J D Balkwill Preacher West Cornwall
Description
Historical records indicate that J. D. Balkwill was an itinerant preacher for the Bible Christians, a Methodist denomination heavily active in Devon and Cornwall during the 19th and early 20th centuries. [1] (https://www.genuki.org.uk/big/eng/DEV/Shebbear/BibleChristians/AppendixD)Key details from local genealogical and historical records include:Circuit Appointments: He served within the Cornwall circuits. Church records show him officiating baptisms within the Mevagissey Bible Christian Circuit during the 1870s and 1880s. [1] (https://sites.rootsweb.com/~enggerop/Mevagissey_Bible_Christian_circuit_baptisms.htm)Isles of Scilly Assignment: Minutes from the 1895 Bible Christian Conference place him stationed at St. Mary's, Scilly Isles, which is traditionally accessed and supplied via the port town of Penzance. [1] (https://www.genuki.org.uk/big/eng/DEV/Shebbear/BibleChristians/AppendixD)
Publisher
Morrab Library
Date
1870-1900
Rights
Morrab Library
Format
Print
Identifier
PC.365
Coverage
Isles of Scilly