Barbara Heck

BARBARA (Heck), 1734 Ballingrane (Republic of Ireland) She was the daughter of Bastian (Sebastian) Ruckle and Margaret Embury m. 1760 Paul Heck in Ireland and they had seven children, of which four lived to adulthood and died. 17 Aug. 1804 Augusta Township Upper Canada.

Most of the time it is the case that the person has been involved in significant events, and shared unique ideas or thoughts which were recorded in writing. Barbara Heck left neither letters or statement. In fact, the only evidence we have regarding the date of Barbara Heck's marriage comes from secondary sources. The lack of a primary source can be used to reconstruct Barbara Heck's motives or the actions she took during her time. She is still a very significant figure at the start of Methodism. It's the responsibility of the biographer to explain and define the myth that she has created in this instance, and to try to portray the actual person enshrined therein.

Abel Stevens was a Methodist scholar and writer in 1866. Barbara Heck's humble name now ranks first in the list of all women who been a major contributor to the life of the church in New World history. This has been due to the growth of Methodism within America. United States. To understand the significance of her name it is crucial to take a look at the extensive background of the Movement that she is and will continue to be a part of. Barbara Heck was involved fortuitously in the inception of Methodism throughout Canada and the United States and Canada and her reputation is built in the natural tendency of a highly successful movement or institution to celebrate its origins for the purpose of enhancing its sense of tradition and the continuity of its history.