David Nasmith

1799–1839 (age 40)

Biography

David Nasmith (1799–1839) was a tireless philanthropist who founded the City Mission movement, working in London and beyond to care for the urban poor and to share the Christian message in practical ways. His efforts connected churches with neighborhoods otherwise untouched by pastoral support.

He is remembered for his organizational gifts, his empathy for those in need, and his belief that faith should be expressed through service, a legacy that continues in mission societies worldwide.

Also buried at Bunhill Fields Burial Ground

John Clayton
1754–1843 (age 89)
Bunhill Fields Burial Ground
John Clayton was a British cleric who served in the church for much of his 89-year life.
John Le Keux
1783–1846 (age 63)
Bunhill Fields Burial Ground
John Le Keux was a British engraver whose technical skill contributed to the visual arts of the early 19th century.
Theophilus Lindsey
1723–1808 (age 85)
Bunhill Fields Burial Ground
Theophilus Lindsey was a theologian who lived from 1723 to 1808 and was buried at Bunhill Fields Burial Ground.
Henry Robertson Hartley
1777–1850 (age 73)
Bunhill Fields Burial Ground
Individual of the late 18th and early 19th centuries buried at Bunhill Fields Burial Ground.
Apsley Pellatt
1763–1826 (age 63)
Bunhill Fields Burial Ground
An inventive engineer whose glass-making innovations supported both science and design.
Alexander Waugh
1754–1827 (age 73)
Bunhill Fields Burial Ground
Alexander Waugh was a missionary whose life embodied compassionate proclamation of the Gospel.