William B. Bradbury — Biographies and Information
William Batchelder Bradbury (1816-1868) was an American
composer of Gospel songs and hymns. He wrote the music for
such familiar hymns as "He Leadeth Me," Holy Bible,
Book Divine," "Jesus Loves Me," "Just
As I Am," Saviour Like a
Shepherd Lead Us," "Sweet Hour of Prayer," and "The
Solid Rock." Buried in Bloomfield Cemetery, Bloomfield,
New Jersey, USA. |
- William B. Bradbury. Biographical sketch.
- William B. Bradbury: Composer of Hymns. Short biography.
- William B. Bradbury: Composer of Some Familiar Hymns.
- Portrait of William Bradbury.
Marriage and Family:
Married Adra Esther Fressenden (1818-1892) in 1838. They had 5 children:
4 daughters and a son.