Birth : 1709 New London, New London County, Connecticut, USA
Death : 28 Oct 1785 Greenwich, Kings County, Nova Scotia, Canada
Burial : Old Burying Ground, Wolfville, Kings County, Canada
Coordinate : 45.0916830, -64.3646920
Description : Son of Eleasar and Sarah (Dart) Bishop
At New London, Connecticut, he married Rebecca Whipple May 20, 1731
Rebecca died Oct. 17, 1751
His second wife Mrs. Hannah (Allen) Comstock, b. 1712, daughter of Samuel and Hannah (Avery) Allen
In June 1760, John came to Horton, Nova Scotia with his sons John, William, Peter and Timothy and his nephew George
John lived in Greenwich and operated a grist mill there
Biographical information: What Mean These Stones by James Doyle Davison

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

  • Where is John Bishop's memorial?

    John Bishop's memorial is located at: Old Burying Ground, Wolfville, Kings County, Canada.

  • When did John Bishop death?

    John Bishop death on 28 Oct 1785 in Greenwich, Kings County, Nova Scotia, Canada

  • Where are the coordinates of the John Bishop's memorial?

    Latitude: 45.0916830
    Longitude: -64.3646920

Family Members:

Parent

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Eleazer Bishop

(1685 - 1755)

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Sarah Dart Bishop

(1681 - 1755)

Siblings

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Timothy Bishop

(1705 - 1720)

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Mary Bishop Forsyth

(1720 - 1796)

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Capt Nicholas Bishop

(1723 - 1780)

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LT Eleazar Bishop

(1726 - 1776)

Children

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COL John Bishop

(1731 - 1815)

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Capt William Bishop

(1732 - 1815)

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Deacon Peter Bishop

(1735 - 1825)

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Timothy Bishop

(1740 - 1827)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Old Burying Ground
Wolfville, Kings County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.0916830, -64.3646920

2. Willowbank Cemetery
Wolfville, Kings County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.0859900, -64.3559300

3. St. John's Anglican Cemetery
Wolfville, Kings County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.0925880, -64.3486990

4. Starr's Point Cemetery
Port Williams, Kings County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.1051621, -64.3706071

5. St. Francis of Assisi Roman Catholic Cemetery
Wolfville, Kings County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.0806400, -64.3382520

6. Old Gaspereau Cemetery
Gaspereau, Kings County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.0629200, -64.3512900

7. Gaspereau Cemetery
Gaspereau, Kings County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.0610300, -64.3497600

8. Fox Hill Cemetery
Port Williams, Kings County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.1125760, -64.4046810

9. Melanson Cemetery
Wolfville, Kings County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.0788970, -64.3152400

10. Saint-Charles-des-Mines
Grand Pré, Kings County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.1099500, -64.3099300

11. Grand Pre Covenanters Cemetery
Grand Pré, Kings County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.0997076, -64.3045710

12. Lower Horton Cemetery
Grand Pré, Kings County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.1053800, -64.2978040

13. St. John's Anglican Church Cemetery
Port Williams, Kings County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.1100180, -64.4336470

14. White Rock Mills Cemetery
White Rock, Kings County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.0446000, -64.4166900

15. Jawbone Corner Cemetery
Canard, Kings County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.1360390, -64.4357360

16. Habitant Cemetery
Habitant, Kings County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.1541900, -64.3987000

17. West Brooklyn Cemetery
West Brooklyn, Kings County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.0765410, -64.2677420

18. Hillaton Cemetery
Hillaton, Kings County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.1466675, -64.4436111

19. Chipman Corner Cemetery
Chipmans Corner, Kings County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.1033330, -64.4750000

20. Upper Canard Cemetery
Upper Canard, Kings County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.1256900, -64.4692300

21. Avonport Gospel Hall Cemetery
Avonport, Kings County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.0968140, -64.2481330

22. Oak Grove Cemetery
Kentville, Kings County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.0729100, -64.4851600

23. Black River Cemetery
Black River, Kings County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.0088702, -64.4174440

24. Stoney Hill Cemetery
Lockhartville, Kings County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.0854710, -64.2356360