George Hamond facts for kids

George Hamond (born 1620, died 1705) was an English minister who did not follow the official church rules. He was one of many ministers who were forced to leave their jobs during a time called the Great Ejection.

Early Life and Education

George Hamond went to Exeter College, Oxford, a famous university in England. He earned a master's degree there. He also studied at Trinity College Dublin in Ireland, where he was chosen as a scholar. A very important church leader named Archbishop James Ussher noticed his talent.

A Minister's Journey

Hamond's first known job as a minister was in a town called Totnes in Devon, England. Later, in 1660, he became the minister for two churches in Dorchester.

However, things changed for ministers like Hamond. In 1662, a new law called the Uniformity Act of 1662 was passed. This law said that all ministers had to follow strict rules of the Church of England. Because George Hamond did not agree with these rules, he was forced to leave his church jobs. This event was part of the "Great Ejection," where many ministers lost their positions.

After being ejected, Hamond continued his work. In 1672, the king issued a special order called the Royal Declaration of Indulgence. This order allowed some freedom for people who didn't follow the official church. Because of this, a new church building was built in Taunton for people who were called Presbyterians. George Hamond became a minister there, working with another minister named George Newton.

Besides his church work, Hamond also ran a boarding school. Many important families sent their sons to his school.

Later Years in London

In 1685, after a historical event known as Monmouth's rebellion, the church building in Taunton was damaged. Hamond then moved to London. There, he became a minister at a church in Coleman Street, working with Richard Steele. When Steele passed away in 1692, Hamond became the main minister.

In 1699, he also started giving lectures at Salters' Hall. George Hamond passed away in October 1705.

Published Works

George Hamond wrote and published some works during his lifetime:

• A Good Minister, published in 1693. This was a sermon he gave at the funeral of Richard Steele.
• A Discourse of Family Worship, published in 1694. This book was about how families could worship together.

He also contributed a sermon to a collection called The Morning Exercise at Cripplegate in 1690. After his death, some of his prefaces appeared in other books by Richard Sanders.