Jonn Roan (1716–1775) was Presbyterian reverend, born in Ireland, about the year 1716, working as a weaver in his younger years who emigrated to the American colonies with his family. As a young man he studied theology at the Log College. Thereafter Roan was licensed to preach by the “ New Side” Presbytery of Newcastle.Sprague, 1858, p. 129Nevin, 1884, p. 769 and settled New Side ccongregations of Paxton, Derry and Conewago.Murphy, 1889, p. 515
The inscription on Roan's tombstone reads: "Here lies the remains of an able, faithful, courageous and successful minister of Christ."
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