Buried in St. George's Church, New York City. Chaplain under General Forbes, 1758, in French and Indian War. Rev. Thomas Barton was the first minister of St. James' Church, his ministry lasting from 1759-1778.
In 1754 THOMAS BARTON went to England, where he received Episcopal Orders. He accompanied, as chaplain, the expedition to Fort du Quesne (now Pittsburgh), which ended in the defeat and death of its leader, General Braddock. THOMAS BARTON settled at Lancaster as rector of St. James Episcopal Church, 1759-74 (a different report reflected 1777. His adherence to the royalist party compelled him to quit his post after nearly 20 years, and he removed to New York City, October 3, 1778, where he died.
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May 25th, 1780
On Thursday the 25th inst. departed this life, aged 50 years, the Reverend Thomas BARTON, A.M. the society's Missionary for Lancaster, in the Province of Pennsylvania.
This worthy Clergyman was distinguished by a generous openness of temper, and liberality of sentiments, which, joined to an exemplary conduct, and indefatigable zeal in discharging the duties of his function, gained him the love and esteem of his acquaintances; especially of his parishioners, who greatly respected him during his residence among them for 21 years.
His unshaken loyalty and attachment to the Constitution, drew upon him the resentment of the rebels, and exposed him to many hardships.
The violence of the times compelled him at last, to leave his numerous family, and take refuge in this city; where he bore a tedious and most painful sickness with fortitutde and resignation; he died in firm expectation of that immortality and glory, which are the exalted privileges of sincere christians.
On Friday last, his remains were interred in the Chancel of St. George's Chapel.
The Royal Gazette, (New York), May 31st, 1780.
In 1754 THOMAS BARTON went to England, where he received Episcopal Orders. He accompanied, as chaplain, the expedition to Fort du Quesne (now Pittsburgh), which ended in the defeat and death of its leader, General Braddock. THOMAS BARTON settled at Lancaster as rector of St. James Episcopal Church, 1759-74 (a different report reflected 1777. His adherence to the royalist party compelled him to quit his post after nearly 20 years, and he removed to New York City, October 3, 1778, where he died.
[RootsWeb file of Daniel S. Harrop]
May 25th, 1780
On Thursday the 25th inst. departed this life, aged 50 years, the Reverend Thomas BARTON, A.M. the society's Missionary for Lancaster, in the Province of Pennsylvania.
This worthy Clergyman was distinguished by a generous openness of temper, and liberality of sentiments, which, joined to an exemplary conduct, and indefatigable zeal in discharging the duties of his function, gained him the love and esteem of his acquaintances; especially of his parishioners, who greatly respected him during his residence among them for 21 years.
His unshaken loyalty and attachment to the Constitution, drew upon him the resentment of the rebels, and exposed him to many hardships.
The violence of the times compelled him at last, to leave his numerous family, and take refuge in this city; where he bore a tedious and most painful sickness with fortitutde and resignation; he died in firm expectation of that immortality and glory, which are the exalted privileges of sincere christians.
On Friday last, his remains were interred in the Chancel of St. George's Chapel.
The Royal Gazette, (New York), May 31st, 1780.
Buried in St. George's Church, New York City. Chaplain under General Forbes, 1758, in French and Indian War. Rev. Thomas Barton was the first minister of St. James' Church, his ministry lasting from 1759-1778.
In 1754 THOMAS BARTON went to England, where he received Episcopal Orders. He accompanied, as chaplain, the expedition to Fort du Quesne (now Pittsburgh), which ended in the defeat and death of its leader, General Braddock. THOMAS BARTON settled at Lancaster as rector of St. James Episcopal Church, 1759-74 (a different report reflected 1777. His adherence to the royalist party compelled him to quit his post after nearly 20 years, and he removed to New York City, October 3, 1778, where he died.
[RootsWeb file of Daniel S. Harrop]
May 25th, 1780
On Thursday the 25th inst. departed this life, aged 50 years, the Reverend Thomas BARTON, A.M. the society's Missionary for Lancaster, in the Province of Pennsylvania.
This worthy Clergyman was distinguished by a generous openness of temper, and liberality of sentiments, which, joined to an exemplary conduct, and indefatigable zeal in discharging the duties of his function, gained him the love and esteem of his acquaintances; especially of his parishioners, who greatly respected him during his residence among them for 21 years.
His unshaken loyalty and attachment to the Constitution, drew upon him the resentment of the rebels, and exposed him to many hardships.
The violence of the times compelled him at last, to leave his numerous family, and take refuge in this city; where he bore a tedious and most painful sickness with fortitutde and resignation; he died in firm expectation of that immortality and glory, which are the exalted privileges of sincere christians.
On Friday last, his remains were interred in the Chancel of St. George's Chapel.
The Royal Gazette, (New York), May 31st, 1780.
In 1754 THOMAS BARTON went to England, where he received Episcopal Orders. He accompanied, as chaplain, the expedition to Fort du Quesne (now Pittsburgh), which ended in the defeat and death of its leader, General Braddock. THOMAS BARTON settled at Lancaster as rector of St. James Episcopal Church, 1759-74 (a different report reflected 1777. His adherence to the royalist party compelled him to quit his post after nearly 20 years, and he removed to New York City, October 3, 1778, where he died.
[RootsWeb file of Daniel S. Harrop]
May 25th, 1780
On Thursday the 25th inst. departed this life, aged 50 years, the Reverend Thomas BARTON, A.M. the society's Missionary for Lancaster, in the Province of Pennsylvania.
This worthy Clergyman was distinguished by a generous openness of temper, and liberality of sentiments, which, joined to an exemplary conduct, and indefatigable zeal in discharging the duties of his function, gained him the love and esteem of his acquaintances; especially of his parishioners, who greatly respected him during his residence among them for 21 years.
His unshaken loyalty and attachment to the Constitution, drew upon him the resentment of the rebels, and exposed him to many hardships.
The violence of the times compelled him at last, to leave his numerous family, and take refuge in this city; where he bore a tedious and most painful sickness with fortitutde and resignation; he died in firm expectation of that immortality and glory, which are the exalted privileges of sincere christians.
On Friday last, his remains were interred in the Chancel of St. George's Chapel.
The Royal Gazette, (New York), May 31st, 1780.
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