- 1849-1915
- Born in New Brunswick. He graduated with an MA from the University of New Brunswick.
- After coming west, he taught school on Salt Spring Island and became principal of the Saanich School.
- In 1884, he was appointed the first Collector of Customs in Nanaimo. He was still in this role 31 years later in 1915 when he passed.
- In the 1881 census, listed his nationality as “Loyalist.
- Great Grandson of United Empire Loyalist listed in Loyalist Directory: https://uelac.ca/loyalist-directory/detail/?wpda_search_column_id=7738
- Find a GRAVE: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/156161326/bedford-halks-smith
