GEMMS IDGEMMS-PERSON-002888
NameThomas Pierson
TitleMr.
Gendermale
Denomination
Livedb. ca. 1573-03-25 - d. 1633-10-16 (old)
Linked Manuscripts
Linked SermonsThe Cure of Hurtfull Cares and Fears -- preacher (autograph: no)
Linked Reports
Associated PlacesBrampton Bryan -- ParishEmmanuel College -- Place of StudyNorthwich -- PostWeaverham -- Post
Source of DataACAD (Venn) (ID: PR589T); ODNB (Article: 40535); Jacqueline Eales, 'Thomas Pierson and the Transmission of the Moderate Puritan Tradition', Midland History, 20 (1995), 75-102; Hannah Yip.
Biographical Sources ConsultedACAD (Venn) (ID: PR589T); ODNB (Article: 40535); Jacqueline Eales, 'Thomas Pierson and the Transmission of the Moderate Puritan Tradition', Midland History, 20 (1995), 75-102
Other NoteThe exact birth date of Thomas Pierson is unknown. He was admitted pensioner at Emmanuel College, Cambridge on 23 January 1589/90. He graduated B.A. in 1594 and proceeded M.A. in 1597. Ordained in 1599, Pierson subsequently held lectureships at Northwich and Weaverham, both in Cheshire. In 1612, Pierson became rector of Brampton Bryan, Herefordshire, a post which he held until his death on 16 October 1633. Two works were published posthumously; namely, a sermon entitled The Cvre of Hvrtfvll Cares and Feares (London, 1636) and a more substantial volume, Excellent Encouragements Against Afflictions (London, 1647). A manuscript biography of Pierson, written c. 1699-1700, survives as British Library, Harley MS 7517; another copy is discoverable in British Library, Lansdowne 721.
GEMMS record createdMarch 04, 2020
GEMMS record last editedMarch 07, 2020