Background
Waddel, James was born in July 1739 in Newry, Ireland. Son of Thomas Waddel.
Waddel, James was born in July 1739 in Newry, Ireland. Son of Thomas Waddel.
Attended “Log College” of Samuel Finley, Nottingham, Pennsylvania. Honorary Doctor of Divinity, Dickinson College, 1792.
Came to American with family, 1739. Tutor at “Log College”. Licensed to preach by Presbytery of Hanover, Virginia, 1761.
Served congregations in Northumberland and Lancaster counties (Virginia), 1762. Accepted call from Tinkling Spring congregation in Augusta County, 1776-1777. Went to Shenandoah Valley, 1778.
Established group of chs. in Orange, Louisa, Albemarle counties, Va.
Married Mary Gordon, 1768, 10 children.