John Croes
John Croes (June 1, 1762 – July 26, 1832) was a prelate in the Episcopal Church who served as the first Bishop of New Jersey.
The Right Reverend John Croes | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of New Jersey | |
| Church | Episcopal Church |
| Diocese | New Jersey |
| Elected | August 30, 1815 |
| In office | 1815–1832 |
| Successor | George Washington Doane |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | March 4, 1792 by William White |
| Consecration | November 19, 1815 by William White |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 1, 1762 Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Died | July 26, 1832 (aged 70) New Brunswick, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Buried | Christ Church in New Brunswick, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Denomination | Anglican |
| Parents | Jacob Croes and Charlotte Christiana Feigart |
| Spouse | Martha Crane |
| Children | 8 |
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