1851 Lanark Canada Directory
Lanark, a village in the Township of Lanark, Canada West, is situated 11 miles from Perth and has a population of approximately 300. The community hosts various trades and professions, including Samuel Buffam, an innkeeper, and Alexander Caldwell, a lumber merchant. The directory features notable figures such as Rev. Thomas Fraser of the Church of Scotland, along with numerous artisans and merchants, highlighting the village’s vibrant economic and social landscape.