1851 Barnston or Barnston Corners Canada Directory
Barnston, located in the Township of Barnston within the County of Stanstead, Canada East, is positioned 14 miles from Stanstead and 15 miles from Sherbrooke. The directory lists various local businesses and professions, including general stores, mills, a physician, and a Baptist minister. Notable entries include Humphrey’s general store, Levi Baldwin’s grist mill, and several tradesmen such as blacksmiths and a shoemaker. This snapshot provides a glimpse into the community’s economic activities and local services of the time.