John Elder (pastor)

John Elder
John Elder
Born	January 26, 1706; Edinburgh, Scotland
Died	July 17, 1792 (aged 86); Paxton Township, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
Burial place	Paxton Presbyterian Churchyard
Spouses	Mary Baker (b. 1715, m. 1740, d. 1749); Mary Simpson (b. 1732, m. 1751, d. 1786);
Children	3,10
Religion	Presbyterian (Old-Side)
Ordained	December 22, 1738
Congregations served	Paxtang (1738–92); Derry (1775–92); Harrisburg (1787–92);
Title	Reverend

The Reverend John Elder (January 26, 1706 – July 17, 1792^[2]), known as the "Fighting Pastor", was the pastor for the Paxtang congregation, located in present-day Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, near Harrisburg. He founded the Paxton Boys.

^ Egle 1890, p. 28.
^ Egle 1886, p. 152.

[FOOTNOTEEgle189028-1] Egle 1890, p. 28.

[FOOTNOTEEgle1886152-2] Egle 1886, p. 152.

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John Elder
Born	(1706-01-26)January 26, 1706 Edinburgh, Scotland
Died	July 17, 1792(1792-07-17) (aged 86) Paxton Township, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
Burial place	Paxton Presbyterian Churchyard
Spouses	Mary Baker (b. 1715, m. 1740, d. 1749) Mary Simpson (b. 1732, m. 1751, d. 1786)
Children	3,10

Religion	Presbyterian (Old-Side)
Ordained	December 22, 1738
Congregations served	Paxtang (1738–92) Derry (1775–92) Harrisburg (1787–92)^[1]
Title	Reverend