Belleville Canada

Biographical Sketch of Banker,Louis

Banker, Louis first came to Russell in 1876 and took charge of a general store for G. A. Hart, five years. He then became a partner in Giddings, Banker & Co. Giddings, Banker & Co., dealers in general merchandise. They opened trade September 14, 1881, and carry a stock of about $8,000, in a general line of merchandise. The firm is composed of Louis Banker, R. S. Giddings and M. A. Blaine, of Middleburg, Mass. Born in Belleville, Canada West, in 1858, went to Rosendale and Waupun, Wis., in 1864, with parents and to Cass County, Iowa in 1871, then … Read more

1851 Belleville Canada Directory

The County Town of the County of Hastings, is situated on the Bay of Quint, in the Township of Thurlow, Canada West. Distant from Kingston, 50 miles usual stage fare, 12s. 6d. usual steamboat fare, 6s. 3d. distant from Toronto, 120 miles usual stage fare, 30s. distant from Cobourg, 46 miles usual stage fare, 12s. 6d. Population about 4000. In the following Directory the names which appear in CAPITALS are those of subscribers to the work. Agencies Of Assurance Comanies, Banks, &C. Bank of Montreal, Q. Macnider, agent, Front st. Britannia Life Assurance Company, E. Chandler, agent, Front st. Canada … Read more