Francis Makemie is considered to be the founder of Presbyterianism in United States of America.Born in County Donegal, Ireland, he became a clergyman and was ordained by the Presbytery of Laggan in Ireland in 1682.... , clergyman, considered to be the founder of Presbyterianism
Presbyterianism
Presbyterianism is a group of Christian congregations adhering to the Calvinism theological tradition within Protestantism. Presbyterian theology typically emphasizes the sovereignty of God, the authority of the Bible and the necessity of Divine grace through faith in Christ.... in United States of America
United States
The United States of America is a Federal government constitutional republic comprising U.S. state and a federal district. The country is situated mostly in central North America, where its Contiguous United States and Washington, D.C., the Capital districts and territories, lie between the Pacific Ocean and Atlantic Oceans, Borders of the U... (d.1708
1708 in Ireland
Events*The original wooden Belfast Castle, the home of Sir Arthur Chichester, baron of Belfast, is burned down.... ).
