William Sagar
(1751-1809)

Died aged c. 58

Commemorated on 1 plaque

William Sagar 1751-1809 Born and lived in Southfield. Converted to Methodism whilst travelling as a successful cloth merchant. Committed to build the first chapel in Colne, opened in 1777 by his friend, John Wesley, who preached at Southfield several times. Fulfilled a promise to Wesley and built this chapel within the farm buildings in 1797. Buried in St Bartholomew's, Colne. Memorial in the church.

Southfield Methodist Chapel, Burnley, United Kingdom where they built