John Rhea Barton

John Rhea Barton
John Rhea Barton
Born	April 1, 1794; Lancaster, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Died	January 1, 1871 (aged 76); Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Alma mater	Pennsylvania Hospital
Known for	Barton's fracture
Spouses	Ann Fries Frazer; Susanna Ridgway Rotch;
Children	Alice Bell Barton
Parent(s)	William Barton; Elizabeth Rhea
Relatives	John 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.

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