Burton, Rev. John, was born in 1760 in Eng- land. He came to Halifax, Nova Scotia. in 1792

Baptist Church History

 Daily Baptist Encyclopedia Post by Jim Curran

Burton, Rev. John, was born in 1760 in Eng- land. He came to Halifax, Nova Scotia. in 1792. He visited» the United States, embraced Baptist principles, and was baptized here. He returned to Halifax, June 17, 1798, and administered the first baptism witnessed there the following August 24, He organized a Baptist church in that city in 1795, the second one organized in the provinces. Mr. Burton continued as its pastor until his death, which occurred Feb. 6, ?. He was a Christian gentleman, useful in the community in which he labored, and enjoying the respect and love of those around him. From the Baptist Encyclopedia by William Cathcart