The Biographical Dictionary of America/Badger, Joseph (clergyman)

BADGER, Joseph, clergyman, was born at Gilmanton, N. H., Aug. 16, 1792; son of Joseph and Elizabeth (Parsons) Badger. He was educated in Canada, and in 1812, yielding to his convictions, was baptized and began to preach. Two years later he was ordained by the Baptists, but did not connect himself with that body. He preached in New Hampshire and New York State with much success, forming churches which called themselves "Christians." In 1825 he edited the Palladium, the organ of the sect called "Christians." He died May 12, 1852.