John was admitted into an academy in Ireland in 1705 ae 11 where he went through in the space of two years a course in logic and philosophy. In 1707 he entered the University of Glasgow ae 13 was graduated A.M. by that university 1711 ae 17. He arrived at Boston Aug 11, 1718, NS, ae 24. He was examined, approved, and licensed to preach by the University at Boston in the Spring of 1719. He served as Chaplain to the forts in N.H.