Lunenburg in Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia — The Atlantic Provinces (North America)
The Jessen Bell
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La Cloche Jessen
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., July 25, 2017
1. The Jessen Bell Marker
Christopher Jessen, a leading citizen of Lunenburg who held many positions during his lifetime including that of Justice of the Peace and Member of the House of Assembly, presented it to the Church on August 9, 1814. Mr. Jessen, then on his deathbed, had requested the presence of the Rector and Wardens of St. John's at his house and addressed them as follows: "The kind providence of God has been pleased to spare my life till this happy moment, wherein I have it in my power to manifest my love and high regard for the Established Church, in this place, by presenting it with a bell for the steeple... With these, the few last breaths of life, I pray the Peace of God upon you, that when you hear the bell performing its duty in calling you to assemble at the house of God to worship Him, you may remember the prayer
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Sadly, Mr. Jessen never had the opportunity to hear his bell ring. He died on August 12, 1814, at the age of 84. Mr. Jessen was buried beneath this church.
Dedicated June 12, 2005
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Cette cloche a été suspendue dans la tour de St-John's depuis 1814 et a sonné pendant plus de 185 ans. Elle a été moulée à la fonderie de Whitechapel à Londres en Angleterre. Le 1er novembre 2001, un feu a ravagé l'église et a détruit la tour. À la même occasion, la cloche a été endommagée ce qui l'a rendue inutilisable.
Christopher Jessen, un citoyen influent de Lunenburg, qui a occupé de nombreuses fonctions au cours de sa vie, incluant celle de juge de la paix et membre de la chambre d'assemblée avait offert cette cloche à l'église le 9 août 1814. M. Jessen était alors sur son lit de mort et a demandé la visite du recteur membre de l'église et des marguilliers de St John's à venir chez lui. Il leur a adressé les paroles suivantes : "Il a plu à la douce providence de Dieu de me permettre de vivre jusqu'à cet heureux moment où j'ai la possibilité de manifester mon amour et ma
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., July 25, 2017
2. La Cloche Jessen Marker
Malheureusement, M. Jessen n'a jamais eu l'opportunité d'entendre sa cloche sonner. Il est décédé le 12 août 1814 à l'âge de 84 ans. M. Jessen est entrerré en-dessous de cette église.
Dédié Le 12 juin, 2005
Erected 2005 by St. John's Anglican Church.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Disasters • Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Historic Bells series list. A significant historical date for this entry is August 9, 1814.
Location. 44° 22.69′ N, 64° 18.697′ W. Marker is in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, in Lunenburg County. It is at the intersection of Cornwallis Street and Cumberland Street, on the right when traveling north on Cornwallis Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., July 25, 2017
3. The Jessen Bell / La Cloche Jessen and Markers
Regionally, this marker is on the Lighthouse Route. It is also in the Maritimes and in Atlantic Canada. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony, the Viceroyalty of New France, and Acadia.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: St. John's Anglican Church / Église Anglicane St. John (here, next to this marker); 1753 Open-Air Protestant Interfaith Church Services (a few steps from this marker); The Fire / Le Feu (a few steps from this marker); St. John's Anglican Church / L'église anglicane St. John's (within shouting distance of this marker); Koch-Solomon House (within shouting distance of this marker); St. John's Parish Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Finck-Holder House (within shouting distance of this marker); Lennox Tavern (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., July 25, 2017
4. The Jessen Bell / La Cloche Jessen Detail
Also see . . .
1. Dettlieb Christopher Jessen Bio. (Submitted on January 8, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
2. St. John's Anglican Church. (Submitted on January 9, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., July 25, 2017
5. The Jessen Bell / La Cloche Jessen Detail
Credits. This page was last revised on March 18, 2025. It was originally submitted on January 8, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 607 times since then and 46 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on January 9, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
