William Alexander Smith (Boys' Brigade)

Sir William Alexander Smith, the founder of the Boys' Brigade, was born in Pennyland House, Thurso, Scotland. He was the eldest son of Major David Smith and his wife Harriet. He had one sister and two brothers.

27 October 1854

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