John Kennard
John Kennard (1808-1891) was a Strict and Particular Baptist deacon. Unable to find a church of like faith and order, he helped organize a congregation in 1844, meeting at Griffen-street, Deptford (New Cross Road, London). He served as deacon for nearly fifty years. He was also appointed first Treasurer of the Metropolitan Association of Strict Baptist Churches, a position he held from 1871-1891.
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The Life And Death Of John Kennard
A very brief sketch is here given of the late Mr. J. O. Kennard, who gently fell asleep at 1.25 A.M., on the 30th November, 1891. His memory is dear to many connected with the Churches of truth. As a more detailed sketch of his life may appear next month, it is only necessary at present to say deceased was born September 30th, 1808. At Deal, in Kent, he spent his boyhood days, where the Holy Spirit taught him to pray. Ere he was twenty-one years of age he came to London, and the preachers his heart yearned to hear were men like Dr. Rippon and Joseph Irons. He joined the Church at East-lane, Walworth, during the pastorate of Joseph Hamblin. In 1838, our departed…
