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Granby, Canada, British America
Granby, Lower Canada, British America
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Beginnings of the Village
The official history of Granby began on October 30, 1824 when Richard Frost came to Quebec, in the cabinet of the notary William Scott, to sign the contract of purchase of the 8th batch of the 7th rank in the canton of Granby, at the place where "Oulet Road" crosses the Yamaska river. A year wen by before Frost began to plan the village.
In 1825, approximately 20 people were squatting on Frost's land, and among those there were John Horner, father and son, and William Horner, all three originating from Vermont. According to Mrs Catherine M. Day, in her book on the pioneers of the cantons of the East published in 1863, the hamlet was comprised of three round, wooden houses, a barn, a sawmill, and a flourmill. It does not mention, however, the existance of Anthony Willis' store, which stood from 1817 to 1821.
The first to rectify his situation of "squatter" was William Horner, who bought 48 acres south of the river, where he was already living. As for John Horner and son, they chose the land that bordered the main road out of Montreal, including the land on the small Mill street. This place, located at the foot of the Main street bridge, had been designated by Richard Frost for the mills.
Beginning in 1829, the village developed so quickly, that two years later, a hundred people were established there. John Cowie operated a woolen mill, Harlow Miner tanned leather in a small story and a half building on the old station site, and new arrival John Wetherbe operated a potash factory.
While the local economy was based on this core "of rural industries", Richard Frost also built in his village a school which also served as public room and place of worship and he opened a post office in his home. In addition to this group of craftsmen and tradesmen, a doctor and a landlord are added.
The Mountain bridge sector, considered as the heart of the village, became the English or Protestant part of the city, the French-speaking population were established mainly in the church of Notre-Dame sector. When incorporated in 1859, the latter accounted for 40% of the population of Granby.
Beginnings of the Village
The official history of Granby began on October 30, 1824 when Richard Frost came to Quebec, in the cabinet of the notary William Scott, to sign the contract of purchase of the 8th batch of the 7th rank in the canton of Granby, at the place where "Oulet Road" crosses the Yamaska river. A year wen by before Frost began to plan the village.
In 1825, approximately 20 people were squatting on Frost's land, and among those there were John Horner, father and son, and William Horner, all three originating from Vermont. According to Mrs Catherine M. Day, in her book on the pioneers of the cantons of the East published in 1863, the hamlet was comprised of three round, wooden houses, a barn, a sawmill, and a flourmill. It does not mention, however, the existance of Anthony Willis' store, which stood from 1817 to 1821.
The first to rectify his situation of "squatter" was William Horner, who bought 48 acres south of the river, where he was already living. As for John Horner and son, they chose the land that bordered the main road out of Montreal, including the land on the small Mill street. This place, located at the foot of the Main street bridge, had been designated by Richard Frost for the mills.
Beginning in 1829, the village developed so quickly, that two years later, a hundred people were established there. John Cowie operated a woolen mill, Harlow Miner tanned leather in a small story and a half building on the old station site, and new arrival John Wetherbe operated a potash factory.
While the local economy was based on this core "of rural industries", Richard Frost also built in his village a school which also served as public room and place of worship and he opened a post office in his home. In addition to this group of craftsmen and tradesmen, a doctor and a landlord are added.
The Mountain bridge sector, considered as the heart of the village, became the English or Protestant part of the city, the French-speaking population were established mainly in the church of Notre-Dame sector. When incorporated in 1859, the latter accounted for 40% of the population of Granby.
Beginnings of the Village
The official history of Granby began on October 30, 1824 when Richard Frost came to Quebec, in the cabinet of the notary William Scott, to sign the contract of purchase of the 8th batch of the 7th rank in the canton of Granby, at the place where "Oulet Road" crosses the Yamaska river. A year wen by before Frost began to plan the village.
In 1825, approximately 20 people were squatting on Frost's land, and among those there were John Horner, father and son, and William Horner, all three originating from Vermont. According to Mrs Catherine M. Day, in her book on the pioneers of the cantons of the East published in 1863, the hamlet was comprised of three round, wooden houses, a barn, a sawmill, and a flourmill. It does not mention, however, the existance of Anthony Willis' store, which stood from 1817 to 1821.
The first to rectify his situation of "squatter" was William Horner, who bought 48 acres south of the river, where he was already living. As for John Horner and son, they chose the land that bordered the main road out of Montreal, including the land on the small Mill street. This place, located at the foot of the Main street bridge, had been designated by Richard Frost for the mills.
Beginning in 1829, the village developed so quickly, that two years later, a hundred people were established there. John Cowie operated a woolen mill, Harlow Miner tanned leather in a small story and a half building on the old station site, and new arrival John Wetherbe operated a potash factory.
While the local economy was based on this core "of rural industries", Richard Frost also built in his village a school which also served as public room and place of worship and he opened a post office in his home. In addition to this group of craftsmen and tradesmen, a doctor and a landlord are added.
The Mountain bridge sector, considered as the heart of the village, became the English or Protestant part of the city, the French-speaking population were established mainly in the church of Notre-Dame sector. When incorporated in 1859, the latter accounted for 40% of the population of Granby.
Beginnings of the Village
The official history of Granby began on October 30, 1824 when Richard Frost came to Quebec, in the cabinet of the notary William Scott, to sign the contract of purchase of the 8th batch of the 7th rank in the canton of Granby, at the place where "Oulet Road" crosses the Yamaska river. A year wen by before Frost began to plan the village.
In 1825, approximately 20 people were squatting on Frost's land, and among those there were John Horner, father and son, and William Horner, all three originating from Vermont. According to Mrs Catherine M. Day, in her book on the pioneers of the cantons of the East published in 1863, the hamlet was comprised of three round, wooden houses, a barn, a sawmill, and a flourmill. It does not mention, however, the existance of Anthony Willis' store, which stood from 1817 to 1821.
The first to rectify his situation of "squatter" was William Horner, who bought 48 acres south of the river, where he was already living. As for John Horner and son, they chose the land that bordered the main road out of Montreal, including the land on the small Mill street. This place, located at the foot of the Main street bridge, had been designated by Richard Frost for the mills.
Beginning in 1829, the village developed so quickly, that two years later, a hundred people were established there. John Cowie operated a woolen mill, Harlow Miner tanned leather in a small story and a half building on the old station site, and new arrival John Wetherbe operated a potash factory.
While the local economy was based on this core "of rural industries", Richard Frost also built in his village a school which also served as public room and place of worship and he opened a post office in his home. In addition to this group of craftsmen and tradesmen, a doctor and a landlord are added.
The Mountain bridge sector, considered as the heart of the village, became the English or Protestant part of the city, the French-speaking population were established mainly in the church of Notre-Dame sector. When incorporated in 1859, the latter accounted for 40% of the population of Granby.
Beginnings of the Village
The official history of Granby began on October 30, 1824 when Richard Frost came to Quebec, in the cabinet of the notary William Scott, to sign the contract of purchase of the 8th batch of the 7th rank in the canton of Granby, at the place where "Oulet Road" crosses the Yamaska river. A year wen by before Frost began to plan the village.
In 1825, approximately 20 people were squatting on Frost's land, and among those there were John Horner, father and son, and William Horner, all three originating from Vermont. According to Mrs Catherine M. Day, in her book on the pioneers of the cantons of the East published in 1863, the hamlet was comprised of three round, wooden houses, a barn, a sawmill, and a flourmill. It does not mention, however, the existance of Anthony Willis' store, which stood from 1817 to 1821.
The first to rectify his situation of "squatter" was William Horner, who bought 48 acres south of the river, where he was already living. As for John Horner and son, they chose the land that bordered the main road out of Montreal, including the land on the small Mill street. This place, located at the foot of the Main street bridge, had been designated by Richard Frost for the mills.
Beginning in 1829, the village developed so quickly, that two years later, a hundred people were established there. John Cowie operated a woolen mill, Harlow Miner tanned leather in a small story and a half building on the old station site, and new arrival John Wetherbe operated a potash factory.
While the local economy was based on this core "of rural industries", Richard Frost also built in his village a school which also served as public room and place of worship and he opened a post office in his home. In addition to this group of craftsmen and tradesmen, a doctor and a landlord are added.
The Mountain bridge sector, considered as the heart of the village, became the English or Protestant part of the city, the French-speaking population were established mainly in the church of Notre-Dame sector. When incorporated in 1859, the latter accounted for 40% of the population of Granby.  City/Town : Latitude: 45.4000000, Longitude: -72.7333333
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