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Jean-Pierre Kesteman, Les débuts de l'industrie papetière en Estrie, 1825-1900

p. 17

• Le moulin à papier de Stanstead, en Estrie, érigé vers 1825, témoigne lui aussi des débuts de cette importante industrie canadienne.

p. 18

• Ce premier moulin est d'ailleurs bâti à quelques pas de la frontière du Vermont, au bord de la Rivière Tomifobia, dans cette partie de Stanstead longtemps appelée Rock Island. Cette initiative serait liée à l'arrivée de l'imprimeur Silas H. Dikerson, qui lance à Stanstead en 1823 un hebdomadaire, le British Colonist, mais aucun document ne fournit la preuve de son implication directe dans le secteur papetier. Nous croyons qu'il est l'occasion plutôt que l'agent de cette initiative industrielle.
• Quoi qu'il en soit, l'entreprise papetière, dont l'existence est bien attestée en 1827, passe bientôt aux mains de la famille Reed, des Vermontois de Derby associés à un marchand de Montpelier. Ces propriétaires la maintiennent en activité jusqu'en 1848, quand ils la rénovent afin de fabriquer de la pâte à partir de paille de céréales. Mais la conjoncture économique défavorable les contraint, dès l'année suivante à fermer le moulin.
• Durant deux décennies, l'entreprise de la famille Reed témoigne de la présence dans la région du mode traditionnel de fabrication du papier.

p. 27

• Malgré la distance, le moulin à papier de Stanstead trouve trouve un marché à Montréal, mais également dans les Townships. La presse régionale est en effet devenue active depuis 1823 et dans les années 1840 voient le développement de deux hebdomadaires promis à une longue existence, le Sherbrooke Gazette et le Stanstead Journal. Il faut souligner aussi l'importance dans la région de l'édition de livres, de la fabrication de produits de papeterie et de papiers peints.
• Durant les années 1830, la firme de Stanstead vend aux entreprises de presse son papier journal à 3,50 $ la rame de 480 feuilles et à 19 ¢ la « main » de 24 feuilles. Les firmes américaines pratiquent des prix inférieurs, de l'ordre de 3 $ la rame, mais leurs produits restent soumis à leurs entrée au Canada à des droits de 15 %.

p. 29

• En 1846, la production annuelle du moulin de Stanstead aurait atteint les 300 tonnes, soit une tonne par jour ouvrable. Dans une région dépourvue de chemin de fer, et encore mal reliée aux centres urbains, la rareté des chiffons freine néanmoins le développement de l'entreprise. Aussi, les frère Reed songent-ils à se tourner vers la paille et vers l'étoupe (un résidu de la filasse de lin), que pourrait leur fournir en abondance les cultivateurs des environs. En 1848, leur moulin est rénové vraisemblablement dans cette perspective. Mais l'heure de la fabrication mécanisée a sonné.
• En effet, lorsqu'au début des années 1840, le moulin à papier de Stanstead atteint le sommet de son activité, les techniques séculaires de fabrication du papier sont en train de se transformer radicalement en Grande-Bretagne et aux États-Unis parle diffusion de procédés liés aux progrès de la mécanique, de la chimie et de l'industrie sidérurgique.

p. 29-30 Note 4

• Selon Carruthers (1947), p. 321, ce moulin aurait été construit en 1823 par Dickerson puis vendu aux frères Reed. En fait, Dickerson semblent plutôt dépendant des papiers américains, du moins en 1823 (British Colonist, 3 juillet 1823), une situation qui a certes pu favoriser l'installation d'un moulin à papier du côté canadien de la frontière. En 1827, selon BAS-CANADA (1828), du papier est encore importé du Vermont par le poste-frontière de Stanstead. Dans les années 1830, Dickerson se trouve endetté vis-à-vis des frères Reed.

p. 194

• Le moulin à papier a vraisemblablement existé de 1825 ou 1826 à 1849. Il est en effet bien attesté en 1827 et, par la suite, en 1828, en 1832, en 1840, en 1842, en 1844, en 1845, en 1846 et en 1848. Par ailleurs, il n'est plus cité ni dans Lovell's Canada Directory (1851) ni dans RC (1852).
• La localisation du moulin à papier de Rock Island n'est pas évidente. On sait que le moulin se situe dans une partie du lot 1 du rang IX du township Stanstead, voisin de la rivière Tomifobia (...) on which the paper mill is erected, 80' in front and 40' in depth, with the exclusive priviledge of drawing all waters from the dam in preference of all others for the purpose of manufacturing paper and no other, avec le droit de passage à la route (King's Highway), plus the building erected and built for a paper mill including tools and apparatus therein (...). Il pourrait avoir été construit au « confluent sud de la rivière et du canal, près du moulin à farine Spalding.

p. 195

• On a pu croire que ce moulin a été lancé par le journaliste S. H. Dickerson en 1823, à tort selon nous. En 1825, les terrains sont vendu à Freeman et Sylvanus Haskell, lesquels, vraisemblablement, établissent le moulin à papier. La séquence des propriétaires du moulin est la suivante : (1828-1829) Dan Pinney, (1829-1830), Portus Baxter, trader, Brownington, Vt., (1830-1832) John & Stephen Reed, papermakers, Derby, Vermont, (1832-1833) John, Stephen & Samuel Reed, (1833-1843) Samuel & Stephen Reed, papermakers, Stanstead, (1843-1847) Levis Spalding & Stephen Foster, Jr., (1847-?) Stephen Foster Jr., et, par la suite, Ozro Morrill.

p. 195

ca. 1827-ca. 1829 Pinney, Dan

• Le premier manufacturier de papier de Stanstead
• Achète le moulin en juillet 1828 à Freeman et Sylvanus Haskell
• A peut-être travailler comme locataire des lieux auparavant
• Il vend à 1829 à Portus Baxter

p. 195-196

ca. 1829-1849 Reed Family

• Ils sont impliqués entre 1829 et 1849 dans l'activité du seul moulin artisanal à papier de la région
• En période de prospérité, ils acquièrent divers terrains industriels à Rock Island qu'ils devront mettre en garantie auprès de marchands quand leurs propres clients tardent à payer.

p. 199

• Bien qu'inactif dans le secteur papetier, le moulin est resté identifié à Rock Island pendant un-demi siècle comme l'old Paper Mill. Le journal local l'évoque à quelques reprises. En 1862, passé aux mains du marchand local Ozro Morrill, le moulin est donné en garantie pour un emprunt de 1 060 $. On parle en effet de « l'ancien paper mill avec sa machinerie, à l'exception de la machinerie des actuels occupants. »
• En 1869, l'ancien paper mill, propriété de Morrill est presque emporté par une crue de la rivière. En 1871, dit-on, Ozro Morrill possède un des meilleurs privilèges d'eau, l'ancien paper mill occupé aujourd'hui par divers artisans mécaniciens. Avec John Reece, il a aménagé le premier étage en atelier d'usinage pour fabriquer des machines à coudre.
• En 1889, l'old Paper Mill est vendu à une fabrique de fouets (Rock Island Whip Co.).

Lovell's Business and Professional and Farmer's Directory of the Eastern Townships, 1898

p. 207

Rock Island

A thriving village on United States frontier, adjoining the village of Stanstead Plain, in Stanstead co., Que., on the B. & M. R. It contains 1 boot and shoe factory, 2 overall factories, 2 whip factories, 1 large machinists' tap and die factory, 1 printing office, 1 telegraph office, 2 hotels and about 12 stores. Pop. 700.

Lovell's Gazetteer of the Dominion of Canada, 1908

p. 790 ROCK ISLAND, a prosperous post village in Stanstead co., Que., adjacent (1 mile distant) to Stanstead and to the Vermont State line. It is a station on the Boston & Maine RR., and had 1 Congregational church, 12 stores, 2 hotels, 1 grist mill, 10 factories (of skirts, blankets, overalls, and whips), 1 machine shop, also 1 bank (Eastern Townships), besides express and telegraph offices. Pop., about 1,000.

The Eastern Townships Business and Farmer's Directory, 1892

p. 463 ROCK ISLAND. A village on the boundary line between Vermont and Canada, is quite a manufacturing town, there being two shoe factories, two whip factories, one tap and die factory, one foundry and machine shop, one furniture factory, one box factory, two overalls and shirt factory. There is one church and one school. Mails twice a day. Population 600. Distance to railway station 1/2 mile. Stanstead Junction 3 miles. Tel, GNW. Miss J E Whitcher, Postmaster.

Lovell's Business and Professional Directory of the Province of Quebec, for 1890-91

p. 477 ROCK ISLAND — A thriving post village in Stanstead county, with a station on the Boston and Maine railway, Passumpsic division, 1 mile from Stanstead, fram which it is seperated by a high range of hills. It contains 2 large boot and shoe factories, 1 foundry, a printing office, 2 hotels and about 12 stores. There are mineral springs in the vicinity. Pop. 700.

Lovell’s Business and Professional Directory of the Cities and Towns of … and of all Towns and Banking Village in the Dominion of Canada, for 1896-97

p. 982 ROCK ISLAND, Que. A thriving post village in Stanstead co., near the B, & M. R., 1 mile from Stanstead, from which it is seperated by a high range of hills. It contains 3 large boot and shoe factories; 1 iron foundry; 1 printing office; 1 telegraph office; 2 hotels and about 12 stores. There are mineral springs in this vicinity. Pop. 700.

Robert W. S. Mackay, The Canada Directory, 1851

p. 361 STANSTEAD, A Village situated in the Township and County of Stanstead, District of St. Francis, C. E.—distant from Sherbrooke, 35 miles—from St. Johns, 75 miles—and from Montreal, 100 miles—usual stage fare to Sherbrooke, 8s. 9d.—to St. Johns, 15s.—and to Montreal, 20s.

The Eastern Township Business & Farmer's Directory for 1888-89

p. 147 ROCK ISLAND. A village on the boundary line between Vermont and Canada, is quite a manufacturing town, there being two shoe factories, one whip factory, one tap and die factory, one foundry and machine shop, one furniture factory, one box factory, one overalls and shirt factory, and an axle and spring factory just starting. There is one church and one school. Mails twice daily. Population about 400. Distance to railway station 1/2 mile; Stanstead Plain, 1/2 mile; Stanstead Junction, 3 miles.

The Eastern Townships Gazetteer & Directory for the years 1875-76

p. 151 ROCK ISLAND.

An important manufacturing village adjoining Derby Line, Vt., and Stanstead Plain, in the township and county of Stanstead.

The manufacture of boots and shoes is carried on here extensively by the well known firms of Hall & Jondro, Foster & Seaver, and Morrill & Judd, each of whom employ a largte number of hands. The celebrated "Reece's patent circular shuttle sewing machine" is also manufactured here, by Messrs Morrill & Co. This machine combines all the excellencies of the various machines now in the market together with several others for which we refer to the advertisement. It is patented in Canada, the United States, Great Britain, France, and Russia.

The Rock Island apiary of Mr W Newton is one of the most complete in the country. This gentleman has for several years devoted his attention to the raising of thise insects, ahving by long experience obtained a thorough knowledge of their habits, dispositions and requisites, it is pone of the first apriculturists[sic] in the Province. The raising and supplying of Italians queens and the manufacture in improved hives are specialties. All orders will be accompanied by a Beekieepers Manual, containing plain rules for management.

Lovell's Gazetteer of British North America, 1874

p. 278 ROCK ISLAND, a thriving post village in Stanstead co., Que., on the M V R, 1 mile from Stanstead, from which it is seperated by a high range of hills. It contains 3 large boot and shoe factories, 1 soap factory, 2 iron foundries, a soap factory, a printing office, telegraph office, and about 12 stores. There are mineral springs in the vicinity. Pop. 800.

Lovell's Canadian Dominion Directory for 1871

p. 1361 ROCK ISLAND — A thriving village in the county and township of Stanstead, district of St. Francis. It is on the Province line, adjoining the village of Derby Line, in the state of Vermont, and is occupied principally by persons engaged in manufacturing and mercantile pursuits. There are three large wholesale boot and shoe establishments, doing an extensive business. A splendid hotel is about to be built here at a cost of $50.000. Mineral springs are within a short distance of the village. A branch of the Massawippi valley railway of about 2 1/2 miles in length, extends from the main line to this place. Distant from Stanstead Plain 1/2 a mile, from Georgeville 13 miles, from Island Pond 20 miles, from Troy, Vt., 30 miles, from Montreal 90 miles. Mail daily. Population about 800.

No author, The Eastern Townships gazetteer and general business directory, St. Johns, Smith & Co., 1867

p. 68 ROCK ISLAND Was formerly and for municipal purposes is still a portion of Stanstead Plain Village. It is seperated from the older settlement by a high range of hills, but it is in the same village municipality, though it has a distinct post office. It is an active trading and manufacturing place with a population of about 400, or 1100 or 1200 including Stanstead. Mails are received and dispatched daily.

B. F. Hubbard, Forests and Clearings. The History of Stanstead County, Province of Quebec

p. 18

• THE STANSTEAD JOURNAL
• This newspaper, published at Rock Island, was commenced in 1845. The enterprise was started under circumstances of discouragement by LeRoy Robinson, who still remains its proprietor and editor. Other undertakings of a similar kind had been tried and had failed, for want of patronage, but Mr. Robinson had brought to the work a practical knowledge of the business, health, industry and perseverance. The result has been a success. The journal has acquired an extensive circulation, second, perhaps, to none in the Eastern Townships, and ranks among the best of our country papers.

p. 31-35

• ROCK ISLAND
• The settlement of this village was coeval with that of Stanstead Plain—both having been begun about the same time. In 1798, Selah and Samuel Pomroy, brothers, came from Massachusetts. Selah settled on No. 4, 11th Range, in Stanstead, where some of his descendants still reside. Samuel made a beginning on the bank of the river in Derby, about ten rods south of the Canada line. The State of Vermont had been surveyed previous to that time, but the line of demarcation had been so imperfectly defined that the early settlers hardly knew at first, whether they were in Vermont or in Canada. In process of time, however, as the settlements on the frontier began to increase, the parallel of 45 degrees was supposed to have been ascertained, but it was not finally determined till many years afterwards. Mr. Pomroy cleared at first about an acre in a dense forest of heavy, dark timber, and built a log house, which served as a stopping place for emigrants from the New England States to Canada. The first tree that was fallen on the Canada side of the river, was a large pine—the stump of which is still preserved as a relic. This tree stood upon tho northern bank of the river, some twenty rods below the present main bridge, and furnished the shingles that covered the roof of Mr. Pomroy's house, and the house of Mr. Taplin, at Stanstead Plain. For more than a year, Mr. Pomroy had no neighbors nearer than Mr. Taplin, at Stanstead Plain, and Mr. Hinman, at Derby Centre. In the meantime he gradually extended his clearing to some five acres, which took in the present business part of the village of Derby Line, and afterwards built a house directly on the line—one half in Vermont, and the other half in Canada. This house was a place of resort for the early settlers of Stanstead and Derby—between whom the most friendly relations were sustained. Some of the Canada settlers were in debt when they left the United States, and from prudential motives did not choose to cross the parallel of 45 degrees. To meet the requirements of this class, a line was painted across the floor, dividing the two countries. Debtors and creditors could enter at separate doors — meet, and exchange friendly greetings, but there was "a gulf between them." In 1801, Mr. Pomroy started a clothier's shop, on a small scale, on the north side of the river, about fifteen rods above the present main bridge, and, in connection with his brother Selah, carried on the business for two or three years. Some years afterward he sold his property at Derby Line, and removed to Montreal. In 1800, Daniel Lee pitched No. 1, 10th Range of Stanstead, made a small clearing on the east side of the river, and built a log house. He afterwards relinquished his " betterments " to James Paul, who sold out to Jedediah Lee in 1804. This property was afterwards owned by his son, Erastus Lee, and is now in the possession of A. P. Ball, Esq. In 1802, a temporary bridge, leading from Stanstead to Derby, was built across the river. This bridge has since been frequently rebuilt, but the location has not been materially changed. Previous to that time, the only crossing place had been a ford, some forty or fifty rods above the Falls. In 1803, Col. Charles Kilborn who had previously drawn lots numbers 1 and 2, 9th Range of Stanstead, came on and with his brother-in-law, Andrew Young, cleared two acres on the north side of the river, put up a grist mill and a saw mill, and, to secure a water power, built a dam across the main stream at the head of the Falls, and cut a canal across the curve of the river which took in an area of some 4 or 5 acres. This canal furnishes a most valuable water power,—it supplies several mills and foundries, and might be rendered available for many more. The territory cut off by the curves of the river received the name of Rock Island, and takes in the principal business part of that village. These mills were the first started in the south-east quarter of Stanstead. Col. Kilborn moved his family in 1804, and for a few years they were the only occupants of " the Island." They had, in tho meantime, extended their clearing to some 50 acres, and Jedediah Lee had cleared about the same amount on the east side of the river.— Those clearings took in tho south part of Stanstead Plain. "The Old Yellow Store" was built in 1809, by Hon. Timothy Hinman. It was first occupied by Nehemiah Colby, of Derby. The property has passed through various hands and is now owned by the heirs of the Hon. P. Baxter. The store has been successively occupied by Baxter & Chamberlin, Baxter & Edmonds, Judd, Bates & Holmes, Judd, Bates & Wood, Baxter, French & Haskell, P. & J. W. Baxter, and Porter & Wiley. In 1810, Jedediah Lee built a large house on the east side of the river. This house was then considered as rather in advance of the times. In 1815, Otis Warren built a large shop, using the water power from the canal, and carried on for many years an extensive business in wool carding, and in the manufacture of the various kinds of machinery required in tho settlements. Mr. Warren sold to Harris Way in 1837 and removed to Montreal. Levi Mattison started an iron foundry in 1815, but soon sold out and left the country. In 1818, Alexander Kilborn built a house at the south end of Stanstead Plain, into which he removed with his parents, who remained until the time of their death, lie afterwards built at an expense of more than $30,000, but sold out to Carlos Pierce. In 1823, Freeman Haskell purchased from the Kilborns the entire water power of the canal, with the saw mill, grist mill and clothier's works, and built a linseed-oil mill. He began with good prospects, but was unfortunately killed by falling against the saw in his mill. His arm was cut entirely off", and he survived the accident but a few days. His brother, Sylvanus C. Haskell, succeeded him in the business, but soon after sold out and left the country. Carlos F. Haskell, the son of Freeman Haskell, was five years old at the time of the death of his father. His mother, a woman of energy, had trained him in business habits ; and at an early age, we find him engaged in trade, first as clerk, and afterwards as principal. He was cut down in the midst of his years, but not before he had laid the foundation for a large fortune. He built " The Mammoth Store, " was succeeded in the business by C. H. Kathan. In 1837, Harris Way purchased from the heirs of Freeman Haskell the clothiers' shop and a greater part of the other property, and subsequently bought the shop and other real estate of Otis Warren. Mr, Way continued in business until 1855, and then sold out to Ozro Morrill. In 1828, Stephen Foster, in company with Col. J. Langdon, of Montpelier, Vt., built a store upon the site of that now occupied by the Spalding Brothers. They continued the business until 1833, when Col. Langdon withdrew, and Levi Spalding came in. In 1844, Mr. Foster withdrew, and since that time the business has been in the hands of the Spalding family. It may be mentioned here that Mr. Foster was the first merchant in the Eastern Townships that abandoned the sale of distilled spirits. Other stores have been built and occupied by different parties, prominent among whom have been Ozro Morrill, Austin T. Foster, W. H. Holmes, Holmes & Morrill, Cass & Jondro, and Charles Morrill. Three brothers, John, Samuel and Stephen Reed started a paper mill about 1832, and for a few years sustained a large and profitable business in paper, books and general stationery ; but the abundant supplies of those articles from the southern markets at very low prices,and the general depression of the times, compelled them to relinquish the enterprise. They had built at an expense of $5,000. The property has since passed into the hands of Ozro Morrill. In 1834, Walton & Gaylord printed tho various school books used in the townships. Webster's and Marshall's Spellers, Emerson's and Adams' Arithmetics, The Canadian Reader and a Geographical and Historical View of Canada. These books were used in our schools for several years. Mr. Gaylord afterwards started the making of paper hangings with good success. Mr. Walton removed to Sherbrooke, where he started "The Sherbrooke Gazette," one of the best local papers in the country. This paper is continued to the present time. From 1834 to 1840, but little change occurred in the settlement. Willard Wood, Benjamin Wyman and others were actively engaged in business and acquired property. Charles Pierce, an enterprising mechanic, built extensively, and laid the foundation for a large business in the manufacture of boots and shoes. He died suddenly, and the business passed into the hands of Austin Foster. Hon. Portus Baxter built a store which has been successively occupiedl by Butler & Gilman, Gilman & Holmes, Gilman & Jones and George R. Holmes. From 1840 to 1850, thero were few changes. The limits of the village were gradually extended to tho north, and across the river, taking in an area of nearly a square mile. A few enterprising traders and mechanics begun during this time—among whom were L. A. Barry, David White, Stilman Ray, E. Eastman, David Libbee, A. W. Morrill, and C. W. Drew. Thw Stanstwad Journal, a weekly paper which was started by L. R. Robinson in 1846, has been continued to the present time. In later years George James bought the stand occupied by Benjamin Wyman, and carried on an extensive business in tanning and making boots and shoes. He afterwards sold out to Ozro Morrill, and the business has since been continued by Morrill & Judd. Among the latest business men have been A. W. Ovitt, T. & H. A. Pierce, L. C. Bates, J. H. Holton and Carpenter Brothers. The present limits of the village contain 8 stores, 3 groceries, 3 boot and shoe factories, 2 cabinet shops, 2 planing mills, a door and sash factory, an iron foundry, a grist mill, a machine shop, a last and shoe peg factory, a blacksmith's shop, a tailor's shop, a harness shop, a hatter's shop, a drug store and jeweller's shop, a book store, post-office, and hotel, a printing office, a school house and about 50 dwelling houses. Population about 450. For more than a quarter of a century, the business of this village was tributary to Stanstead Plain, but during the past 25 years it has been in the ascendant. The facilities for water power will ever render it an eligible business place, and with the advantages of The Spur connecting with the Conn. & Pass, and V. M. Railway, it is probably destined to occupy a prominent position in the commercial operations of our country.

p. 81

• BY CAPT. ANDREW YOUNG
• I was born at Whitehall, N. T., "Nov. 5, 1775. Came to Stanstead in 1798, received the grant of No. 4, 9th Range, as an Associate, and afterwards purchased Nos. 5 and 6 of the same Range. Married and settled on No. 6 in 1803. Besides the work of clearing my farm I assisted my brother-in-law. Col. Charles Kilborn, in building his mill at Rock Island, in 1804. The first bridge connecting Rock Island with Derby Line Village was built in 1802. The Narrows bridge was built the same year. The settlement of Beebe Plain was begun in 1800 by the Beebe and House families. The first death that occurred in the town was that of a Mr. Beebe, who was killed by the fall of a tree. The first births were those of George Fitch Copp and Leonard Clarke. The first appointed magistrate was Gardener Green. As there were no resident Catholic or Episcopal clergyman during many of the first years of the settlements, the want of proper authority for the performance of the marriage ceremony was a grievance which was severely felt by the inhabitants. " As it was in the beginning," marriages and intermarriages would occur in the families of the early settlers ; and the parties were under the necessity of either crossing the Line into the settlements of Northern Vermont, or to go through the woods, to the distance of 60 miles, to the older settlements of Canada, to meet the emergencies of their case. In this dilemma resort was hud to the magistrates. They were not, of course, legally authorized, but under the circumstances, they assumed the prerogative, and some 200 couples were married in this manner in Stanstead. These marriages were afterwards legalized by a special Act of the Provincial Legislature. In later days this prerogative has been extended to all the ministers of the different Christian denominations.

Stanstead Journal: « Pioneer Life on the Frontier », 31 janvier 1952

• In 1824 the land was not "cleared" east of the village except around the Lee homestead and farm. I have heard my mother say it was all "woods" from the village to the Chase farm house.
• In 1835, [...] there were only 13 dwelling houses in the entire village, [...]. They were located as follows: On Maple Avenue, Stephen Foster's house; the Libby house owned by Otis Warren; the Parsons house owned by Willard Wood, and the Gilmore house on the corner, owned by Levi Spaulding.
• On what is now Railroad Street was, first, the "Gaylord house," (now Mr. Neveu's) Naret, two small houses near the grist mill and at the foot of the hill, beyond the paper mill the "Reed house". The "woods" reached nearly to the rear of the Reed house.
• Where the "Union House" is located, was a dwelling house owned by Mr. Kelly whose wife was the sister of Mr. Harris Way. That house has been enlarged and remodeled until it has reached its present dimensions. It was occupied several years by an eccentric individual, a jeweller by trade, known far and near as "Tim Taylor." [...] The Taylor house was afterwards an ambitious boarding house, and finally developed into a hotel.
• On the east side of the river , where the two houses already mentioned as having belonged to my father, and the Lee house.
• The Butler house recently moved from the library site, was in Vermont. Mr. Butler dealt in drugs and patent medicines. He built a small store house on the Canadian side of the line which was still standing a few days previous to the laying of the corner stone of the foundation of the library.
• Benjamin Wyman built the house now owned by H. M. Hovey. He also the tannery and carried on the business many years. The "Twin houses" residences of Mr. L. R. Robinson and Mrs. J. W. Baxter, were built in 1842 by "Baxter & French" then in trade in the "Old Yellow."