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William Bennett

1775 – 1857

British Methodist clergyman in Nova Scotia

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About William Bennett

Lived 1775 – 1857 (aged 81–82).

William Bennett ( – 7 November 1857) was a British born Methodist minister of whom little is known before 1800.

Bennett became known to history when the British Wesleyan Conference sent him as a missionary to Nova Scotia. His work as a missionary in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick was important to the development of the Methodist Church in the Maritimes.

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Born
1775
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Frequently asked questions

Who was William Bennett?

British Methodist clergyman in Nova Scotia

When was William Bennett born?

William Bennett was born in 1775.

When did William Bennett die?

William Bennett died on 7 November 1857.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: William Bennett

· Wikidata: Q8005406

· DBpedia: William Bennett (clergyman)

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