John Rhea Barton

1794–1871 (age 77)

Surgeon

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About John Rhea Barton

John Rhea Barton (1794–1871) lived to age 77. They were a surgeon. Born in Lancaster, they died in Philadelphia. They are buried at Laurel Hill Cemetery in Pennsylvania.

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