1851 Lancaster Canada Directory
Lancaster, a village in the Township of Lancaster, Glengarry County, lies 66 miles from Montreal and 16 miles from Cornwall, with a population of approximately 220. The directory lists local trades and professions, highlighting various subscribers including farmers, blacksmiths, shoemakers, and innkeepers, such as Dr. Alexander Beattie and McDonald R.S., a lumber merchant. Notably, the community features diverse trades, ranging from sawmills to cabinetmaking, reflecting its economic activities and local craftsmanship in the mid-19th century.