Campbell

Alexander, founder of the sect known as the “Disciples of Christ”; born near Bally men a, in County Antrim, Ireland, Sept. 12, 1788. He emigrated to the United States in 1807. Though at first a Presbyterian, in 1812 he formed a connection with the Baptists, and for some time he labored as an itinerant preacher. In 1826 he published a translation of the New Testament, in which the words ‘‘baptism” and “baptist ” gave place to “‘ immersion ” and “immerser.” By his discu ions on public platforms, and his serial publications, as well as his a iduity in preaching tours and training young men for the ministry, Campbell gradually formed a-large party of followers, who began about 1827 to form themselves into a sect under the designation of “The Disciples — oF Curist.” In 1841 Campbell founded Bethany College in West Virginia, where he died March 4, 1866.