William GendersPrint Page 
The tablet commemorates William Genders (1864-1901), superintendent of the Sunday School.
William Genders was born in Adelaide on 26th May, 1864, the sixth child of thirteen born to Joseph Charles Genders- and Albina Louisa. The family came to Tasmania in 1881.
William was a partner in the firm of W. & G. Genders Pty. Ltd. In 1898 he was an alderman of Launceston and president of the Chamber of Commerce. He was also a churchwarden at St. John's Church, a lay representative at Synod, a layreader and Sunday School superintendent.
William Genders died at Launceston on 9th January 1901. A marble plaque was erected in St. John's Church in memory of him.
Location
| Address: | 157 St John Street, St John's Church, Launceston, 7250 |
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| State: | TAS |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -41.439837 Long: 147.141248 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Plaque |
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| Monument Theme: | People |
| Sub-Theme: | Religion |
Dedication
Erected by the teachers and scholars to the memory of W. J. Genders
For 6 years superintendent of St. John`s Sunday School
Died January 1901
"Blessed are the pure in heart for they shall see God" Matt V.8
"For he was a faithful man and feared God above many" Neh .V 1.2.
