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William Chearnley

British military officer and former commanding officer of the 63rd Regiment, Halifax Rifles

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William Chearnley was a British military officer who became Nova Scotia Indian Commissioner and the commanding officer of the Halifax Volunteer Battalion.

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Born
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Place of birth
Salterbridge wd
Died
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Place of death
Boston wd
Citizenship
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland wd
Occupation
Indian Agent, military officer wd

Positions held wd

  • president (since 1853)
  • commanding officer
  • captain

Questions

When was William Chearnley born?
William Chearnley was born on 18 January 1809 in Salterbridge.
What positions has William Chearnley held?
Positions held by William Chearnley include: president (since 1853); commanding officer; captain.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): William Chearnley · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q131928742 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: LT.-Colonel William Chearnley - Collections of the Nova Scotia Historical Society (1880) (14778342514) (cropped).jpg by Internet Archive Book Images (No restrictions)

Last updated · facts checked 8 November 2026

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"William Chearnley". DigiNepal. Last updated 6 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/william-chearnley. Retrieved 8 November 2026.

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