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30th November, 1769
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1857
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Charles Wilson (1770-1857) was a British missionary associated with the London Missionary Society (LMS) who served in the South Pacific during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Born around 1770 in Tough, Scotland, Rev. Charles Wilson dedicated 56 years to missionary work, spending 40 of those years in the Society Islands. His unwavering faith and perseverance in the face of personal loss and hardship left a lasting impact on the region’s Christian community. Orphaned early and tested by hardship, he developed a deep faith through his godly mother. His trials led him to missionary service, where he made a lasting impact. In 1798, Wilson began his missionary journey on the Duff, enduring hardship, including the ship's capture. Undeterred, he reached Tahiti in 1801, becoming one of the first to spread the gospel. Throughout his ministry, he showed perseverance, teaching, guiding converts, and taking on manual labor despite many challenges. Wilson remained devoted to his calling despite personal tragedies, including the loss of both his wives and children. His unwavering faith contributed to the growth of churches across the islands. He retired in 1842 and spent his final years in Samoa, where he died in 1855 at age 85. His legacy endures as a testament to a life dedicated to God and service.
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