OBITUARY.,
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Ihavc waited with anxiety to see, from the pen
of some one Of his numerous friends, an obitua-
ry notice ofthe Late Rev. JOHN BURTON, who
died in Wilmington, Delaware, ON the oath OF
May 1925, but have been disappointed. Though
but slightly acquainted with this venerable man,
| and unable to give as distinct and high testi-
monies concerning HIM many of his breth-
ren might give, and as truth would well war
rlnt, | venture to state what l know.


He was native of Scotland; born April 29th
1747, and after proper course of preparation,
licensed 10 preach the gospel; but how long be-
fore he left his native country, cannot be conve-
nenty ascertaned. lie arrived at New York,
September II, 1925, and on the Ia of Decem-
Der of the same year,was ordained by the Pres.


bytery of New Castle, at Middle Octoralo. He
was soon after Gin 1776) called to take the pas
toral charge Of st. Georges, where he remain
ed about 10 years. On the 27 December, 1895
he removed to Cool Spring and Lcwes, and af
ter spending about years in those congrega-
tions, he removed to Middletown, in Novem
Der, 1908. Here he preached stated supply
for the pulpits of Drawgus and Middletown, for
about II years; in fact here he may be said to
have ended his ministerial career For the con-
venience ofhis family, he removed, shortly be-
fore his death, to Wilmington, and there ended
his earthly pilgrimage, as above stated, in the
79th year of his age.


There were some things in the character of
this eminent servant of Christ, .t once rare and
elegant, which ought not to be forgot AS a
man he was remarkable for his amability, uncom-
mon simplicity, and honesty Of heart. II c had,