Served as rector at St. Paul's in London until 1857 and St. John's in London township until 1841. During this time he was instrumental in the erection of the 1846 St. Paul's church, and his first born was the first to be buried in the new cemetery there.

After the establishment of 44 Crown Rectories in Upper Canada, Cronyn served as rector at St. Paul's in London until 1857 and St. John's in London township until 1841. During this time he was instrumental in the erection of the 1846 St. Paul's church, and his first born was the first to be buried in the new cemetery there.

Generous to a fault, his rectory was the home where there was always a welcome

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Cronyn family arriving in London

Married to Margaret Bickerstaff in December 1826.  Together they would bear 4 sons and 3 daughters. The Cronyns immigrated to Canada setting sail in August 1832, on the Anne of Halifax. Cronyn was originally intended for Adelaide, but stopped in London and was asked to stay on as their parson. The Bishop agreed to his change of plans and Cronyn served as parson for London and the township. Despite having 3 congregations he spent much of his time as a missionary preaching in new settlements without clergymen of their own.

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