John Timon
American Catholic bishop
John Timon, C.M. (February 12, 1797 – April 16, 1867) was an American Catholic prelate who served as the first bishop of Buffalo in New York State from 1847 to 1867.
Timon previously served as prefect apostolic of the Republic of Texas from 1840 to 1847. He founded the Brothers of the Holy Infancy and was a member of the Vincentians.
Biography
Early life
John Timon was born in Conewago, Pennsylvania on February 12, 1797, to James Timon and Margaret Leddy Timon, immigrants from County Cavan in the Kingdom of Ireland. In 1803, the family moved to Baltimore, Maryland, where James Timon started a dry goods store. In 1811, John Timon was enrolled in St. Mary's College in Baltimore. After graduation he worked in the family dry goods business. In 1818, the family moved to Louisville, Kentucky. They relocated a year later to St.
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