William Cuthbert (c. 1795 – August 3, 1854) was a Scottish-born farmer, businessman and political figure in Canada East.
With his brother Robert in Scotland, he formed William Cuthbert and Company which imported goods and was involved in the timber trade and the export of cod.
It is also believed that he built a number of ships at New Richmond and was a major landowner in the Baie des Chaleurs region.
He died in Rock Ferry at the home of his nephew, a doctor, the following month.
[1] His wife's brothers John and Donald were prominent politicians in Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick, respectively.