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William Nelson Smith 1811 – 1867 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 24 Oct 1811

Birth Location: Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada,

Death Date: 21 Apr 1867*

Death Location: Connecticut, USA*

Father: William Preacher

Mother: Jane (Smith)

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Early life: William Nelson Smith arrived in Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada, in 1811, born to William Benjamin Smith wooden legged Willie the Preacher and Jane Bulmer (Smith). William Nelson Smith concluded life in Connecticut, USA* in 1867.

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William Preacher
1782 – 1842
Birth Location: Fort Lawrence, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
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Jane (Smith)
1785 – 1824
Birth Location: Sackville, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada
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    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Year: 24 Oct 1811
    Event Place: Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada,

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Year: 21 Apr 1867*
    Event Place: Connecticut, USA*
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