Robert Johnston

Biography

Robert Johnston entered the world in 1783, as New York City emerged as a hub of commerce and faith. He became part of the Trinity Church community, lending his energy to a parish that ministered to seafarers, merchants, and families in a bustling port.

Johnston passed in 1839 and was buried in Trinity Church Cemetery, where his life is remembered alongside many others who shaped the city's moral compass. His legacy is the quiet service of a layperson who supported his church through times of growth.