Howard Barton, New Zion Pastor, St. Helena Parish, La.
File submitted by Bonnie Bridges McMillan
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Many thanks goes to Bonnie Bridges McMillan, author of "New
Zion Baptist Church, 1869-1994" from which this file was taken.

REV. HOWARD BARTON
1979 - 1980

     Rev. Howard Barton served as pastor approximately a year,
after having served as interim pastor several months.  During his
tenure, several professions of faith were made and he helped to
get the Education Building remodeled.  He visited as many as nine
hours a day.  "I feel he made real contributions to the church
while there - we loved the people......"

 Information given by Mrs. Lona P. Barton, wife