Biography
Honourable James Hough was born in Cumberland, England, in 1789. He studied at the University of Cambridge and later graduated from the Biblical Seminary.
Key Details:
- Birth: 1789
- Death: 1847
- Place: Cumberland, England
- Mission Field: India
In 1814, James Hough was ordained as a minister. Though he served in local churches, he always admired the life of a missionary. He believed there was nothing more important than spreading the Gospel and dedicated himself fully to missionary work.
Ministry in India:
Hough was inspired to serve as a missionary after hearing a preacher speak about the urgent need to share the message of Jesus Christ around the world. Following this calling, he volunteered and traveled to India with a group connected to the East India Company. He became the first Chaplain of the army in Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu. There, he devoted every moment to serving the Lord.
He wrote five volumes of The History of Christianity in India. Hough worked to bring people to Christ by establishing schools, distributing Bibles and prayer books, and providing spiritual guidance. He also founded the Anglican Bible Society and built a church in Poonthamalli, Chennai, for soldiers to worship.
Through his tireless service, James Hough nurtured the spiritual lives of Christians in Tirunelveli and Chennai. He faithfully completed God’s work and passed away in 1847, leaving a lasting legacy in India.