Burton, Henry (2)

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.