Jean-Baptiste Moreau (clergyman)

Jean-Baptiste Moreau (French pronunciation: [ʒɑ̃ batist mɔʁo]) was first minister at St. John's Anglican Church (Lunenburg) (1753-1770) and one of the founding fathers of the community.

[2] Rev Moreau served the community throughout the French and Indian War.

He reported to Society for Propagation of the Gospel (SPG) in London, "…the number massacred by Indians in Lunenburg District during the War was 32.

"[3] He learned the Mi'kmaw language and is reported to have baptised a number of Mi'kmaq children.

[4] He is buried in the crypt of St. John's Anglican Church[citation needed]

Jean-Baptiste Moreau, lead statue by Arthur W. Schwartz, St. John's Anglican Church, Lunenburg, Nova Scotia (c. 1935)