OLD ST PAUL'S ANGLICAN CHURCH
Old St. Paul's Anglican Church, in Woodstock, was completed in 1834 shortly after the founding of the community. It was financed through the efforts of Admiral Henry Vansittart, and constructed under the direction of his agent, Captain Andrew Drew R.N. Buried in the cemetery behind the church are the remains of Vansittart's family - the founder of Woodstock. The Admiral also pledged maintenance of its first incumbent, the Rev. William Bettridge, who served the congregation from 1834-79. During the Rebellion of 1837, the building became a temporary jail for prisoners captured by local Militia. The church was consecrated in 1838 by Bishop G. J. Mountain. The bell in the tower came from England and is dated 1832. The chancel was added to the original structure in 1843 and the transepts in 1851.
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