Home > Canada > Nova Scotia > Cumberland County > Southampton > Southampton Cemetery > William Benjamin “Wooden Legged Willie the Preacher” Smith
Birth : 28 Mar 1782 Fort Lawrence, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
Death : 28 Dec 1842 Maccan, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
Burial : Southampton Cemetery, Southampton, Cumberland County, Canada
Coordinate : 45.6207930, -64.2366980
Inscription : IN
MEMORY
OF
WILLIAM SMITH
DIED
SEP. 28, 1842
AGED 60 YEARS
Description : William's 1st wife was Jane Bulmer (1785-1824) daughter of George Bulmer Sr (1759-1841) & Susannah Dixon (1767-1835). Sources indicate that Jane is also buried in the Southampton Cemetery.

William's 2nd wife was Elizabeth Harrison. Elizabeth is buried next to William and has her own headstone.

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

  • Where is William Benjamin “Wooden Legged Willie the Preacher” Smith's memorial?

    William Benjamin “Wooden Legged Willie the Preacher” Smith's memorial is located at: Southampton Cemetery, Southampton, Cumberland County, Canada.

  • When did William Benjamin “Wooden Legged Willie the Preacher” Smith death?

    William Benjamin “Wooden Legged Willie the Preacher” Smith death on 28 Dec 1842 in Maccan, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada

  • Where are the coordinates of the William Benjamin “Wooden Legged Willie the Preacher” Smith's memorial?

    Latitude: 45.6207930
    Longitude: -64.2366980

Family Members:

Spouse

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William Nelson Smith

(1811 - 1867)

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Thomas Smith

(1828 - 1906)

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Matthew Benjamin Smith

(1838 - 1916)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Southampton Cemetery
Southampton, Cumberland County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.6207930, -64.2366980

2. South Brook Cemetery
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Coordinate: 45.5637016, -64.1775818

3. Mapleton Cemetery
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Coordinate: 45.5839500, -64.1449600

4. West Brook Memorial Gardens
West Brook, Cumberland County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.5581400, -64.3006800

5. Athol Cemetery
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Coordinate: 45.6939491, -64.1868021

6. Dorchester Gaol Yard Cemetery
Dorchester, Westmorland County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.5441000, -64.3038000

7. Leamington Cemetery
Leamington, Cumberland County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.6000300, -64.1003500

8. Maccan United Baptist Church Cemetery
Maccan, Cumberland County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.7202034, -64.2459030

9. Hillside Cemetery #2
River Hebert, Cumberland County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.6773710, -64.3714700

10. Hillside Cemetery
River Hebert, Cumberland County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.6788300, -64.3713900

11. Michael Fortune Cemetery
Nappan, Cumberland County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.7351200, -64.2504500

12. Maccan Presbyterian Cemetery
Maccan, Cumberland County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.7367500, -64.2481500

13. River Hebert Cemetery
River Hebert, Cumberland County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.6800490, -64.3859100

14. Trinity Cemetery
River Hebert, Cumberland County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.6899600, -64.3779410

15. Fenwick Cemetery
Fenwick, Cumberland County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.7629400, -64.1959700

16. Halfway River Union Church Cemetery
Halfway River, Cumberland County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.5016500, -64.3547700

17. Hillside Cemetery
Springhill, Cumberland County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.6572200, -64.0350600

18. Methodist Cemetery
Nappan, Cumberland County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.7689060, -64.2393172

19. Barronsfield I Cemetery
Barronsfield, Cumberland County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.7594800, -64.3416800

20. Hardscrabble Cemetery
Joggins, Cumberland County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.6919440, -64.4430560

21. King Seaman Lake Cemetery
Minudie, Cumberland County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.7672100, -64.3552900

22. Windham Hill Cemetery
Cumberland County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.6195882, -63.9912408

23. St. Denis Cemetery
Minudie, Cumberland County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.7757200, -64.3479500

24. West Amherst Cemetery
West Amherst, Cumberland County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.8148600, -64.2428600