David Marks (preacher)
David Marks (November 4, 1805December 1, 1845) was an American Baptist preacher. He was born in Shandaken, Ulster County, New York. At age 13, he set out on foot for Providence, Rhode Island. He walked  before arriving at Brown University. However, upon his arrival he was informed that tuition would be free, but no other funds were available for boarding or clothing. He then walked  back home. On June 11, 1819, he was baptized and became a member of the Freewill Baptist Church in Phelps. The following year he joined the Freewill Baptist Church in Junius. At age 15, he felt the call of God leading him to enter the ministry. He left home and began preaching in what was known as the Holland Purchase. Large congregations would gather to hear his preaching. However, during his first 3 months absence from home, his mother died and his father's house was burned. See also 
Free Will Baptist
Arminianism

References

External links
David Marks' Biography
David Marks' Final Sermon - Thursday, November 13, 1845
David Marks' Autobiography

1805 births
1845 deaths
People from Shandaken, New York
Free Will Baptists
Baptists from New York (state)
Arminian writers
Arminian ministers