Tag: Cranbury

• John Brainerd-Out of the Shadows

  

  John Brainerd (1720-1781) was a prominent Presbyterian minister and missionary, known for his dedication to serving Native Americans in New Jersey for many decades. He played significant roles in various missions, churches, and educational institutions, including Princeton. Despite personal tragedies, he pursued his spiritual commitments until his death, largely unrecognized.

  May 21, 2025

  NEW JERSEY

  Bethel Indian Settlement, biography, Brotherton, Cranbury, David Brainerd, Deerfield NJ, John Brainerd, Jonathan Edwards, Mount Holly, Princeton University