Unitarian Ministers Todmorden

Former Unitarian Ministers

The Reverend Lindsey Taplin MA (1856-1880)

The Reverend Lindsey Taplin MA was the first minister of The Todmorden Unitarian Church and was incumbent from 1856 until 1880.

He was born in Battle, Sussex, England in 1831

(I also have IGI information that suggests that his name was Lindsay Horatio Taplin ant that he was born on 18th February 1829 to James and Jane...)

Rever Taplin was minister of Kingswood Chapel Hollywood (See, Below

The Rev Lindsay Taplin MA

Rev. Lindsey was living with his father James Tapling who was Unitarian Congregation Minister Of The Kings Wood Unitarian Church - Portsmouth, Hampshire, England in 1881. Also in the household were his mother Jane Tapling who was born in 1806 (in Hampton, Gloucester) and his sister Sarah J. Tapling a married teacher who was born at Colyton Nr Aim..., Norfolk, England in 1846. They had a general servant Lucy Best who was born in (Harvington, Worcester, England) in 1863.

At this time Lindsay was described as being 'A minister MA (without living)' It is not known why he had dropped the G from his family name.

KINGSWOOD.

KINGSWOOD CHAPEL, HOLLYWOOD.

THE original chapel is believed to have been built shortly after the passing of the Five Mile Act, 1665.

It was destroyed by fire during the Sacheverell riots, 1715. It was rebuilt and again destroyed in the Priestley riots of 1791. The present chapel was built in 1792, on a different site. This chapel has never borne a sectarian name, and is known far and wide by its local name of "Kingswood Chapel " simply.

It is a Presbyterian foundation without a doctrinal trust. A burial ground adjoins the chapel, and here are the graves of some well-known Birmingham citizens, including several mayors, and the late Dr.Crosskey. The names of the earliest ministers are forgotten from about 1670-1766.

Modern note: Still there (minus the ivy) and open.