Newton, Benjamin Wills (1807-1899)
Place of Birth: Plymouth, England
Education: Distinguished in studies at Exeter College, Cambridge
Christian Work: Labored among the Plymouth Brethren for 17 years; contributed articles to The Christian Witness; financially supported cousin, textual critic S.P. Tregelles, whom he led to the Lord; prominent in Plymouth assembly until 1845
Experience with Brethren Division: Took issue with Darby on prophetic teaching and church order; Darby started another meeting in Plymouth; Newton left Plymouth when accused of heterodoxy (1847); took up pastorate in London
Writings: Authored many books even up to the age of 90
