William Bedloe William Bedloe William Bedloe (20 April 1650 – 20 August 1680) was an English fraudster and Popish Plot informer. He was born at Chepstow in Monmouthshire, the cousin of William Kemys (or Kemish), who became High Sheriff of Monmouthshire in 1678. He appears to have been well educated; he was certainly clever, and after moving to London in 1670 he became acquainted with some Jesuits and was occasionally employed by them. Calling himself now Captain Williams, now Lord Gerard or Lord Newport or Lord Cornwallis, he travelled from one part of Europe to another, usually accompanied by his brother James.
Power Island gave the island to Grand Traverse County, it was renamed Power Island after Eugene Power. Today, even though the island's name is officially Power Island, many locals still call it Marion Island or Ford Island. Sometimes, the island is fully known as Bassett Island, not referring to the smaller island to the north. Power Island's waters are locally known for being a clear, Caribbean blue. These make the island a popular fishing, kayaking, swimming, and boating destination. Mount Ford, the hill on the island, boasts a hiking and walking path. The island campsite is a popular summer activity. Other popular