Walker Web Family Cards - Person Sheet
Name Robert Baylor Semple
Birth Jan 20, 1769, At Rosemount
Death Dec 25, 1831, Fredericksburg
Burial Bruington Church
Occupation Noted Baptist preacher and historian.
Father John Semple (1728-1770)
Mother Elizabeth Walker (1741-1790)
Misc. Notes
As an adult resided at Mordington.
On September 26, 1790, Bruington Baptist Church ordained him at 21 as its first Pastor. He served for over 40 years, until his death. He is buried in the church cemetary. He is especially noted for his book, History of the Rise and Progress of the Baptists in Virginia, published in 1810. 34
Lived at Mordington.
In the K&Q Tax Books of 1819 reported tha he owned 596 acres.
Spouses
1 Ann Lowry
Children Lucy Ann
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