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Born: 1794, Elizabethtown, NJ
Died: April 7, 1852, Woodbridge, NJ
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Family: Wives, Hannah Maria, Died 1827, age 23
Harriet B., died 1843
Elizabeth, died 1884
3 sons, 2 daughters
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Pastor: First Presbyterian Church, Woodbridge, 1822-1852
(His entire ministry.)
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Rev. Barton, his three wives, his three sons and one of his daughters are interred in the church cemetery. His son William B. was a brevet. Brig. Gen. 48th Reg. NYS Vols. commanding 2nd Brig. 2nd Div. 10th Army Corps (Army of the James) in the War of the Rebellion. He died on June 13, 1891. His wife, Elizabeth, organized a "Sunday School Society" which was to aid the Sunday School in obtaining materials and supplies. A general spirit of revival was flowing through the church at this time and many members were added to the roll. Reverend Barton was remembered as an excellent preacher and godly man. He was the second superintendent of the Sunday School which had been established during the pastorate of Reverend Mills. His wife, Elizabeth, remained active in church matters for many years after her husband's death.
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