SEDGEWICK . REV . WILLIAM Henry Minister of Zion - Aug 13, 1904 - Sep 30, 1906 Born: 1877 Ordained: May 28, 1901 Died: Feb 10, 1945, age 68 Born in Middle Musquodoboit, Nova Scotia in 1877, he was the grandson of Rev. Robert Sedgewick . Rev. Dr. Robert Sedgewick was born in Paisley , May 10, 1804 the son of a tanner who had moved from Dent, Yorkshire, England . He was ordained in Glasgow, Scotland in 1838 and arrived in Nova Scotia eleven years later. Married to Jessie Middleton in Scotland , they had eleven children. One son was Rev. Thomas Sedgewick , of Tatamagouche. The Rev. Dr. Thomas Sedgewick , was a mighty power and influence for good (Swedgewick Memorial Presbyterian Church in Tatamagouche was named for him. Dr. Sedgewick was also an early supply minister at the new Queen Square Church, Charlottetown ). Another son, William Middleton Sedgewick , farmer and justice of the peace, was the father of: George Herbert , Justice of the of Ontario , and of William Henry (sometimes Harry) Sedgewick , our current subject. William Sedgewick attended Dalhousie University and (Presbyterian College)1900-1902, graduating in Theology in 1902. He was ordained in May 28, 1901, in Shubenacadie, Nova Scotia . While a student at Presbyterian College he was Editor of the Theologue, the school paper and a member of the Literary and Theological Society. He won the McGregor Bursary in his second year and in his final year, placed second for the McKeen Prize and was awarded $7.50. He was a missionary in Pictou in 1901, while studying, and in Shubenacadie in 1902-1903. After his studies he received three calls: New Glasgow , N. S ., Winnipeg and Zion Church. After much deliberation, he accepted Zion's call. The call from Zion was signed by 246 communicants and 113 adherents. He was inducted on August 13, 1904, and being young and fresh from college, and full of enthusiasm, he endeared himself to his new flock. All functions of the church flourished and were in good shape. They were in need of a new building to house the expanded Sunday School program. This movement broadened to include a desire for a new church with a new hall for the Sunday School. Various sites were considered and eventually on April 10, 1906, a resolution(moved by W. T. Huggan and seconded by J. Brodie ) was passed empowering Rev. William Sedgewick and seven trustees to enter into negotiations with the owners of the properties located on the northwest corner of Prince and Grafton Streets , then known as "Hobbs Corner". The cost was placed at $4,500. $2,800 was raised and paid on the purchase price, $1,500 of which was raised by the Ladies Aid. -89-