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Edward Adey
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Edward Adey in 1840 at the convention
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| Born | 31 March 1799 Turnham Green
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| Died | 28 April 1876 (aged 77) |
| Nationality | English |
| Occupation | Baptist minister |
| Parent(s) | Daniel and Catherine Adey |
Edward Adey (born 1799, died 1876) was an important English minister. He was a Baptist and worked hard to end slavery.
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Edward Adey's Life Story
Edward Adey was born on March 31, 1799. His birthplace was Turnham Green. A month later, he was christened in Hammersmith. Edward was the second son of Daniel and Catherine Adey. His family was very religious.
Like his older brother, John, Edward trained to become a minister. He studied at Newport Pagnall. After his training, he became a Baptist minister.
Minister in Leighton Buzzard
Edward Adey's first job as a minister was in Leighton Buzzard. He started leading the Baptist church at Lake Street in 1828. This church had been meeting since 1775. Edward worked there for 25 years. He was also buried in Leighton Buzzard when he died.
In 1832, there was a disagreement in the church. Some people wanted a different way of doing things. A new chapel was formed. This new place had stricter rules. The original Lake Street church allowed "open communion." This meant more people could take part in their services.
The chapel that was built later, in 1864, no longer stands. But the area is still remembered. It is now called Chapel Mews.
Fighting Against Slavery
Edward Adey was a very active member of the Anti-Slavery Society. This group worked to end slavery around the world. He gave advice on how to free enslaved people. For example, he helped with those held in Danish colonies.
Edward Adey knew William Wilberforce. Wilberforce was a famous leader in the fight against slavery. Edward Adey was chosen to be in a famous painting. This painting shows the 1840 Anti-Slavery Convention. This was the first big international meeting about ending slavery.
The 1840 Anti-Slavery Convention Painting
The painting shows an older man named Thomas Clarkson. He is speaking to everyone at the convention. Many important people were in this painting. They included Lady Byron and Daniel O'Connell. Thomas Fowell Buxton was also there. Richard Tapper Cadbury was just behind Edward Adey in the picture.
Edward Adey also preached with William Knibb. Knibb was a missionary from Jamaica. They toured the south Midlands together. William Knibb also attended the 1840 Anti-Slavery Convention.
Later Life and Family
In 1863, Edward Adey helped start a new Baptist church. This church was in Brackley, in Northamptonshire.
Edward Adey married Mary Linnell in 1835. They had four children together. Sadly, one of their children died young. Edward Adey passed away in Leighton Buzzard on April 28, 1876.
