Romsey, Baptists

Romsey, Baptists – James Fanch was the first minister, from 1750-52, beginning actually at Lockerley. E. Holden was next, in 1769; a Mr Gregory came in 1772, and John Nike in 1774, who remained until 1806, when he was replaced by Mr Cooper. He was succeeded by W. Yarnold in 1812, who was succeeded in 1838 by S. Simcox, and he by W. Farmer in 1844 (15). See F. C. M., Romsey Baptist Church 1750-1950. A Tale of Two Centuries (n.d. 1950).