John Hurrion
John Hurrion (1675?–1731) was an English Independent minister. Life. From a Suffolk family, he trained for the ministry among the Independents. About 1696 he succeeded William Bedbank at Denton, Norfolk. There he engaged in a controversy on Christology with William Manning, a Socinian minister at Peasenhall, Suffolk. He took on the parish of St Mary Denton in Norfolk in 1696 - which was is a poor state. He was known for not visiting his parishioners and spending his time studying. However he married whilst there and he was well respected by other ministers and his oratory brought the parish  church into more popularity. Hurrion moved to Hare Court Chapel in London in 1724, but suffered from poor health, and neglected his congregation. In 1726 he was chosen one of the Merchants' lecturers at Pinners' Hall. Hurrion was throughout his life, studious, reclusive and sedentary. He died on 31 December 1731 in London of dropsy. Works. Hurrion's published works included, with single sermons: Family. Hurrion married about 1696 Jane, daughter of Samuel Baker of Wattisfield Hall, Suffolk. They had two sons who survived him; both entered the Independent ministry.