Ma es Females

Names of the Under Above Under Above Total in Heads of Families 16 yrs. 16 - 6Q __99_ __;g_ 16 - 60 __99_ Family 8. Hugh Campbell 2 1 2 1 6

9. Don McFarlane 3 1 1 2 1 l 8

10. Sam Hyde l l

11. Robt. Urquhart l 2 1 4 12. John McCullum 3 1 1 1 6

The area appeared to be quite well established and its natural beauty recognized in the early 1800's. However, according to MacGregor's account

of 1830, there were some problems in the area caused by its proximity to

Charlottetown.

Little Rustico, or Stanhope Cove is esteemed one of the most beautiful settlements on the island. Its situation is agreeable, and the prospects and exposures of many of the extensive farms are delightful. Its distance from Charlotte Town, by a good road across the island, is only eleven miles. The lands are the property of James Montgomery and his brothers. The harbour will only admit small vessels. The inhabitants, however, are not generally in a thriving condition. The facility of reaching Charlotte Town market, with a few trout or fresh herrings, or a dozen or two of eggs, to buy rum and tea, is usually said in Charlotte Town, to be the cause of poverty in this settlement. They certainly cannot be selling eggs in Charlotte Town market

and cultivating their lands at the same time.

It is noted by the same author that the late Chief Baron

Montgomery did more than any other proprietor at the time for the

settlers.

The land was commonly held by lease for 999 years at 1 S to

l S 6 d per acre per annum.

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