Frederick Holden

Frederick Holden (1834-1922) was a Strict and Particular Baptist preacher. He served as pastor for the church meeting at College Park, Lewisham (1875-1877) and for the church meeting at Coverdale Rooms, Limehouse (1877-1917). He was also the grandson of John Cooper (1805-1881), pastor for fifty years of the church meeting at Wattisham, Suffolk.

  • Frederick Holden

    The Life And Ministry Of Frederick Holden

    Dear Brother Winters,—At your repeated and special request, I send a few particulars respecting myself, for insertion in the Earthen Vessel & Gospel Herald. I was born into this world on June 5th, 1834, in the village of Brettenham, near Wattisham, Suffolk. When I was about three years old my parents removed to Rattlesden, where I lived with them until I was 16, attending the Baptist Chapel there, of which my grandfather, the late John Cooper, of Drinkstone, may be said to have been the founder. Both my parents were members of the Church meeting there, and my father, Michael Holden, was well known among the Churches in Suffolk for many years. I have nothing special to record in relation to my boyhood, except that…