Temperton, Charles (1829-1895)
Early years
Charles was born on 1 September 1829 at Belton, nr Epworth, Linconshire to parents James and Mary. Charles was baptised on 8 November 1829 at Belton. James is identified as a farmer in 1841 and a coach proprietor in 1851.
Charles attended the Primitive Methodist Sunday School. He was converted at Eastertide 1847 and worked for six years as a local preacher.
Ministry
Charles obituary records that he was a good man. His patience and meekness under the most provocative circumstances were most covetable. Peace to him in his circuits was power and prosperity. As a preacher he was earnest, helpful and convincing. He was wise to win; he was a catcher of men.
Family
Charles married Susannah Nightingale (1839-1894) on 14 July 1858 at Dover, Kent.
Charles died on 16 October 1895 at Madeley, Shropshire.
Circuits
- 1854 Bedford
- 1855 Dover & Deal
- 1856 Goudhurst
- 1857 Richmond
- 1859 Newton
- 1860 Shrewsbury
- 1864 Prees Green
- 1867 Oswestry
- 1870 Ludlow
- 1873 Coventry
- 1877 Leominster
- 1879 Darlaston
- 1883 Oswestry
- 1885 Coventry
- 1888 Brierley Hill
- 1891 Birmingham lll
- 1894 Madeley
References
Primitive Methodist Magazine 1883 (portrait); 1895/866 (wife); 1896/387
PM Minutes 1896/32
W Leary, Directory of Primitive Methodist Ministers and their Circuits, 1990
Census Returns and Births, Marriages & Deaths Registers
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