Rev. Thomas Voaden, B.A. of Cathcart, Ontario, was born December 29, 1857, at St. Thomas. He remiained at home on his father's farm until eighteen years of age, after which he commenced teaching school. He received his education at the High School in St. Thomas and at Victoria University, where he was a specialist in Hebrew.

In 1875 he was converted and at once joined the Methodist Church. It soon became evident to the church that he had qualifications for the ministry, and in 1876 was granted a local preachers license.

In 1878 he was received on probation by the London Conference. Before ordination he travelled the following circuits; South Cayuga, Springfield and Bismark. He was ordained in 1884 and was appointed to Sheffield circuit, where he remained two years. He then took a trip to England for his health, and returning spent one year in Michigan, when he again returned to Ontario, and was appointed to his present charge. Mr. Voaden is doing effective work for the church of his choice, and is greatly loved by his people.