John Croes


John Croes
Bishop of New Jersey
ChurchEpiscopal Church
DioceseNew Jersey
ElectedAugust 30, 1815
In office1815–1832
SuccessorGeorge Washington Doane
Orders
OrdinationMarch 4, 1792
by William White
ConsecrationNovember 19, 1815
by William White
Personal details
Born(1762-06-01)June 1, 1762
DiedJuly 26, 1832(1832-07-26) (aged 70)
New Brunswick, New Jersey, U.S.
BuriedChrist Church in New Brunswick, New Jersey, U.S.
NationalityAmerican
DenominationAnglican
ParentsJacob Croes and Charlotte Christiana Feigart
SpouseMartha Crane
Children8

John Croes (June 1, 1762 – July 26, 1832) was a prelate in the Episcopal Church who served as the first Bishop of New Jersey.