John Rhea Barton

John Rhea Barton
Born(1794-04-01)April 1, 1794
Lancaster, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedJanuary 1, 1871(1871-01-01) (aged 76)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Alma materPennsylvania Hospital
Known forBarton's fracture
Spouses
  • Ann Fries Frazer
  • Susanna Ridgway Rotch
ChildrenAlice Bell Barton
Parent(s)William Barton
Elizabeth Rhea
RelativesJohn R. B. Willing (grandson)
Susan R. Willing (granddaughter)
Ava Willing (granddaughter)
Benjamin Smith Barton (uncle)

John Rhea Barton (April 1794 – January 1, 1871) was an American orthopedic surgeon remembered for describing Barton's fracture.[1][2]

  1. ^ Kelly, Howard A.; Burrage, Walter L. (eds.). "Barton, John Rhea" . American Medical Biographies . Baltimore: The Norman, Remington Company.
  2. ^ Barton JR. Views and treatment of an important injury of the wrist. Medical Examiner, Philadelphia, 1838; 1: 365-368