Early Huntingdon County History
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Early Settlement History
Canals, Dams, Steamships, Railways, Rebellions & Scandals 1750-1950
@ 175 pages
After the American Revolutionary War, United Empire Loyalists relocated from New York and Vermont to the so-called wedge-shaped “waste lands” west of Beauharnois Seigneury and the Richelieu River. This area south of St. Lawrence River to the 45th parallel defined Huntingdon County in 1791 when the British established Lower Canada.
In 1791, the County included the townships of Dundee, Godmanchester, Hinchinbrooke and Hemmingford along with the seigneuries of Beauharnois, Chateauguay, La Prairie, Longueuil, Lacolle and others. By 1853, the seigneuries were severed after Francophone political agitation.
This book outlines the development of Huntingdon County related to settlement, education, governance, and health care. Included are the early beginnings of the village of Huntingdon, leading to its incorporation in 1825, its business development, social services and industries.
Also included is the development of Godmanchester Township, the severing of St. Anicet in 1855 and Ste. Barbe in 1882, including their early development days in the 1800s. The rise and fall of Laguerre, the Godmanchester Pine Plains, Yankee and Irish Ridges are also discussed.
Hinchinbrooke, Elgin, Franklin, Havelock and Hemmingford townships are highlighted, from their beginnings, settlement expansion by Loyalists from New York and impacts initiated by the Beauharnois seigneurial owner. The founding of Ormstown, its Loyalist influence, sawmills, churches, village growth, railway station and “Barrie Memorial Hospital” are also examined.
Also explored are the opening and collapse of rural creameries from Huntingdon to Dundee; the rural schooling system changes including consolidation and then regional schools; and farming evolution with Francophone buyouts that gradually changed the county demographics.
*See formats and bundles below ($25, $40, $225). Preorders to be placed via emailing the author at the Contact page ONLY. Shipping extra.*
Early Settlement History
Canals, Dams, Steamships, Railways, Rebellions & Scandals 1750-1950
@ 175 pages
After the American Revolutionary War, United Empire Loyalists relocated from New York and Vermont to the so-called wedge-shaped “waste lands” west of Beauharnois Seigneury and the Richelieu River. This area south of St. Lawrence River to the 45th parallel defined Huntingdon County in 1791 when the British established Lower Canada.
In 1791, the County included the townships of Dundee, Godmanchester, Hinchinbrooke and Hemmingford along with the seigneuries of Beauharnois, Chateauguay, La Prairie, Longueuil, Lacolle and others. By 1853, the seigneuries were severed after Francophone political agitation.
This book outlines the development of Huntingdon County related to settlement, education, governance, and health care. Included are the early beginnings of the village of Huntingdon, leading to its incorporation in 1825, its business development, social services and industries.
Also included is the development of Godmanchester Township, the severing of St. Anicet in 1855 and Ste. Barbe in 1882, including their early development days in the 1800s. The rise and fall of Laguerre, the Godmanchester Pine Plains, Yankee and Irish Ridges are also discussed.
Hinchinbrooke, Elgin, Franklin, Havelock and Hemmingford townships are highlighted, from their beginnings, settlement expansion by Loyalists from New York and impacts initiated by the Beauharnois seigneurial owner. The founding of Ormstown, its Loyalist influence, sawmills, churches, village growth, railway station and “Barrie Memorial Hospital” are also examined.
Also explored are the opening and collapse of rural creameries from Huntingdon to Dundee; the rural schooling system changes including consolidation and then regional schools; and farming evolution with Francophone buyouts that gradually changed the county demographics.
*See formats and bundles below ($25, $40, $225). Preorders to be placed via emailing the author at the Contact page ONLY. Shipping extra.*
Early Settlement History
Canals, Dams, Steamships, Railways, Rebellions & Scandals 1750-1950
@ 175 pages
After the American Revolutionary War, United Empire Loyalists relocated from New York and Vermont to the so-called wedge-shaped “waste lands” west of Beauharnois Seigneury and the Richelieu River. This area south of St. Lawrence River to the 45th parallel defined Huntingdon County in 1791 when the British established Lower Canada.
In 1791, the County included the townships of Dundee, Godmanchester, Hinchinbrooke and Hemmingford along with the seigneuries of Beauharnois, Chateauguay, La Prairie, Longueuil, Lacolle and others. By 1853, the seigneuries were severed after Francophone political agitation.
This book outlines the development of Huntingdon County related to settlement, education, governance, and health care. Included are the early beginnings of the village of Huntingdon, leading to its incorporation in 1825, its business development, social services and industries.
Also included is the development of Godmanchester Township, the severing of St. Anicet in 1855 and Ste. Barbe in 1882, including their early development days in the 1800s. The rise and fall of Laguerre, the Godmanchester Pine Plains, Yankee and Irish Ridges are also discussed.
Hinchinbrooke, Elgin, Franklin, Havelock and Hemmingford townships are highlighted, from their beginnings, settlement expansion by Loyalists from New York and impacts initiated by the Beauharnois seigneurial owner. The founding of Ormstown, its Loyalist influence, sawmills, churches, village growth, railway station and “Barrie Memorial Hospital” are also examined.
Also explored are the opening and collapse of rural creameries from Huntingdon to Dundee; the rural schooling system changes including consolidation and then regional schools; and farming evolution with Francophone buyouts that gradually changed the county demographics.