John Parkhurst (lexicographer)
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John Parkhurst | |
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| Born | June 1728 |
| Died | 21 February 1797 |
| Nationality | British |
| Education | Rugby School |
| Alma mater | Clare Hall, Cambridge |
| Occupation(s) | clergyman, academic, Biblical lexicographer |
| Spouse(s) | Susanna Myster; Millicent Northey |
John Parkhurst (1728–1797) was an English academic, clergyman and biblical lexicographer.
Life
The second son of John Parkhurst (1701–65) of
Parkhurst led a life of literary retirement and study. In early life he became a follower of
Works
Parkhurst's
Published works by John Parkhurst:
- A Serious and Friendly Address to the Rev. John Wesley &c. 1753, (on the witness of the Spirit).
- An Hebrew and English Lexicon, … to which is added a Methodical Hebrew Grammar &c., 1762; last edition 1830. In the later editions a Chaldeegrammar was added; the Hebrew and Chaldee Grammar was published separately, 1840, edited by James Prosser.
- A Greek and English Lexicon to the New Testament … prefixed a … Greek Grammar &c., 1769; the edition of 1798 was edited by his daughter, Mrs. Thomas; last edition 1851, edited by Henry John Rose and John Richardson Major.
- The Divinity … of … Jesus Christ … in Answer to … Priestley &c., 1787.
In August 1797
Family
Parkhurst was married twice. His first marriage was in 1754, to Susanna, daughter of John Myster of Epsom. By her he had two sons who died before him, and a daughter who was married to the Revd. James Altham and died 25 April 1813. Susanna died in 1759. Parkhurst's second marriage was in 1761, to Millicent, daughter of James Northey of London. By her he had one daughter, Millecent, who was married to the Rev. Joseph Thomas in 1791. Millicent died 27 April 1800, aged 79.
References
- ^ "Parkhurst, John (PRKT745J)". A Cambridge Alumni Database. University of Cambridge.
References
This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: Gordon, Alexander (1895). "Parkhurst, John (1728–1797)". In Lee, Sidney (ed.). Dictionary of National Biography. Vol. 43. London: Smith, Elder & Co. p. 310.
