William Freeman (politician)

William Freeman (before 1770 – c. 1801) was an American-born land surveyor and political figure in Nova Scotia. He represented Amherst township from 1783 to 1793 and Cumberland County from 1793 to 1799 in the Legislative Assembly of Nova Scotia.

He was living in Amherst township in 1770. Freeman served as registrar of deeds for Cumberland County. He was first elected to the assembly in a 1783 by-election, the first election held for Amherst township. His death was reported in the minutes for the Nova Scotia Council on May 18, 1801.

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