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The monument, erected over the remains by public subscription, commemorates William Bedford, a senior chaplain of St. David`s Cathedral.
William Bedford (1781?-1852), replaced Reverend Robert Knopwood as minister at St David's Church. As senior chaplain his duties required much travel. He made at least one annual trip into the inland districts, was chiefly responsible for creating all the Anglican congregations in the colony and supported the subscriptions for building most of the churches in the south.
For nearly thirty years he conducted weekly services and prayers at St David's, the gaol and the prisoners' barracks, without permanent help for most of the time. He maintained a lively interest in prisoners and gave much time to condemned men, earning Lieutenant-Governor (Sir) George Arthur's praises for his sincerity and devotion.
Location
| Address: | Davey Street, St David`s Park, Hobart, 7000 |
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| State: | TAS |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -42.885831 Long: 147.328481 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Grave |
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| Monument Theme: | People |
| Sub-Theme: | Religion |
| Link: | http://adbonline.anu.edu.au/adbonli… |
Dedication
| Approx. Monument Dedication Date: | 1853 |
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UNDERNEATH
are deposited
the Remains of
WILLIAM BEDFORD D.D.
Senior Chaplain
and for Thirty years Pastor of
St Davids HOBARTON.
Born 6th March 1781
Died 2d Dec 1852
He was
Zealous in the
discharge of his duties
Kind hearted Hospitable and
Charitable
an affectionate Husband
a good Father
and a Sincere
Friend
This Monument
is Erected as a mark of Respect
for his Memory
by Public Subscription
in the year of our Lord
1853
