Jean-Baptiste Moreau (clergyman)

Jean-Baptiste Moreau was the minister first minister at St. John's Anglican Church (Lunenburg) (1753-1700). He arrived in Halifax with Edward Cornwallis (1749) and served at St. Paul's Church (Halifax). Then in 1753 was sent to help establish Lunenburg, Nova Scotia.[1] Rev Moreau served the community throughout the French and Indian War. He reported to Society for Propagation of the Gospel (SPG) in London, “…the number massacred by Indians in Lunenburg District during the War was 32.” He is buried in the crypt of St. John's Anglican Church.

References

  1. ↑ Canadian Biography
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