Theological institutes

1781 – 1833

**Richard Watson** (1781 - 1833) Richard Watson was a British Methodist theologian considered an important figures in 19th century Methodism. Watson was born in 1781 in Barton-upon-Humber, Lincolnshire, England and the family moved to Lincoln in 1789 to continue his training. Following his conversion in 1795, Watson chose to serve in the Methodist Society where his gift of prayer and exhortation became known. At age 15, Watson preached his first sermon in a village near Lincoln. His professional life consisted of preaching, serving as Secretary and President of a Methodist Conference and developing the Wesleyan Missionary Society. He entered the Methodist itinerancy in 1796. Watson…