John Elder (pastor)

For other people named John Elder, see John Elder (disambiguation).
John Elder
Born(1706-01-26)January 26, 1706
Edinburgh, Scotland
DiedJuly 17, 1792(1792-07-17) (aged 86)
Paxton Township, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
Burial placePaxton Presbyterian Churchyard
Spouses
  • Mary Baker (b. 1715, m. 1740, d. 1749)
  • Mary Simpson (b. 1732, m. 1751, d. 1786)
Children3,10
ReligionPresbyterian (Old-Side)
OrdainedDecember 22, 1738
Congregations served
  • Paxtang (1738–92)
  • Derry (1775–92)
  • Harrisburg (1787–92)[1]
TitleReverend

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.

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