- George Bennard
Infobox Person
name = George Bennard
image_size = 175px
birth_date = birth date|1873|2|4|mf=y
birth_place =Youngstown, Ohio
death_date = death date and age|1958|10|10|1873|2|4|mf=y
death_place =Reed City, Michigan
known_for = "The Old Rugged Cross "George Bennard (February 4, 1873 – October 10, 1958) was an American hymn composer and preacher. He is best known for composing the famous hymn, "
The Old Rugged Cross ".Early years
Bennard was born in the coal-mining and iron-production town of
Youngstown, Ohio . When he was still a child, his parents relocated the family toAlbia, Iowa . Some time later, they moved again toLucas, Iowa .cite web | url = http://www.cyberhymnal.org/bio/b/e/n/bennard_g.htm | title = Bennard Biography | publisher = Cyberhymnal.org | accessdate = 2007-03-07] Although the young Bennard aspired to become a Christian evangelist, he was compelled to support his mother and sisters when his father died suddenly.Evangelical and musical careers
After marrying, Bennard became active in the Salvation Army and preached throughout the United States and Canada. He spent much of his life in
Michigan andWisconsin . As a well-regarded author of Christian hymns, his most famous work is "The Old Rugged Cross ". He died inReed City, Michigan , where the localChamber of Commerce erected a cross near his home.Bennard is buried in
Inglewood Park Cemetery , Inglewood,California .References
External links
* [http://www.albionmich.com/history/histor_notebook/R980413.shtml Historical Albion Michigan]
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