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Obadiah Holmes (1610 – 15 October 1682) was an early Rhode Island settler, and a Baptist minister who was whipped in the Massachusetts Bay Colony for his religious beliefs and activism. He became the pastor of the Baptist Church in Newport, Rhode Island, a position he held for 30 years.
Learn about the life and legacy of Obadiah Holmes, a Baptist leader who was whipped 30 times by the Puritans in 1651. His ordeal sparked international outrage and helped secure religious freedom in Rhode Island.
Obadiah Holmes - Biography. Persecuted American Baptist. The Baptist Encyclopedia, 1881. Rev. Obadiah Holmes, was born at Preston, Lancashire, England, about 1606, and came to this country, as is supposed, about 1639. His religious connections were with the Congregationalists.
Apr 28, 2010 · Obadiah Holmes was a Baptist leader who was whipped in Boston in 1651 for preaching without a license. He later became the pastor of the Newport Baptist Church and wrote a testament to his family and followers.
Obadiah Holmes was a Baptist preacher who was whipped and imprisoned in colonial Massachusetts for his faith. Learn about the origins and persecution of Baptists in England and America, and their role in the Great Awakening.
Dec 20, 2009 · Obadiah Holmes was a Baptist leader and a victim of persecution in colonial America. He was fined, beaten and excommunicated for his faith, and later became the pastor of Newport Baptist church.
Obadiah Holmes’ last will and testament was published in the 20th Century, and he left behind several written accounts of his trial and persecution. He died October 15, 1682 at the age of seventy-two and was buried on the family farm, where his grave lies to this day.
