Billy Green Memorial Stone

William Green was born February 4, 1794 in Saltfleet Township. His father, Adam Green, a New Jersey Loyalist, fought in the American Revolution and moved to Canada after the war ended. Adam Green received a grant of 300 acres near the top of the escarpment, where he built a flour mill. He and his wife, Martha, had a total of eleven children, of whom Billy was the youngest. Billy was an adventurous woodsman and was also known as the first white child born in the area.

During the war of 1812, Billy and his brother Levi scouted the approach of American troops. Due to his knowledge of the local terrain, Billy led the British soldiers during their three hour march to meet the enemy forces at their encampment in Stoney Creek. A battle ensued, with the British emerging as the victors.

In 1875, aged 81, Billy Green was awarded a pension for his service. He died two years later, in 1877, and a memorial stone was erected in his honour. It can be found in Stoney Creek Cemetery (south-west corner of Centennial Pkwy. S. and King St. E.) and is visible from the entrance.

West side:

In Memory Of

Billy Green

"The Scout"

Who led British troops

in surprise night

attack winning decisive

Battle of Stoney Creek.

Born Feb. 4, 1794

Died Mar. 15, 1877

North Side:

In Memory Of

Isaac Corman

Who gave the password

to Billy Green who in

turn gave it

to Gen. Harvey

camped at

Burlington Heights

East Side:

In Memory Of

General Harvey

British Gen. who had

command at Battle

of Stoney Creek

June 6, 1813

Billy Green Falls is named in his memory.