Burton, Henry a Methodist Episcopal minister, was born in 1787. In 1830 he entered the New York -Conference, but in 1837 impaired health, induced by excessive labor, caused him to locate. He resumed his place in 1849, and continued zealous until 1858, when he became superannuated, which relation he held to his death, at Middletown, Conn., Sept. 25,1878. Mr. Burton possessed a clear mind, a courageous heart, and a sound faith. See Minutes of Annual Conferences, 1879, p. 32.
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John McClintock was born October 27, 1814 in Philadelphia to Irish immigrants, John and Martha McClintock. He began as a clerk in his father's store, and then became a bookkeeper in the Methodist Book Concern in New York. Here he converted to Methodism and considered joining the ministry. McClintock entered the University of Pennsylvania in 1832 and graduated with high honors three years later. Subsequently, he was awarded a doctorate of divinity degree from the same institution in 1848.WikipediaRead More