Thomas Barton (divine)
Reverend Thomas Barton | |
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Rev. Thomas Barton. His correct death date is 1780. | |
| Born | 1728 County Monaghan, Ireland |
| Died | May 25 1780 New York |
| Burial place | Buried in St. George's Chapel, New York but moved when it was demolished. His remains moved to Trinity Cemetery, New York (exact location unknown) |
| Monuments | Memorial stone St. James Churchyard, Lancaster, PA |
| Education | Trinity College, Dublin |
| Occupation | Clergyman |
| Predecessor | George Craig |
| Successor | Joseph Hutchins |
| Spouse(s) | Esther Rittenhouse (married 1753-1774) and Sarah De Normandie (married 1776) |
| Children | 9 |
Thomas Barton (1728– 25 May 1780) was an Anglo-Irish Anglican clergyman who served as a missionary in Pennsylvania and was an ardent supporter of British colonial rule.