CHAPTER LV.

Ninth town—Thurlow—Name—When surveyed—Front—Indian burying ground— Owner of first lots—Chisholm—Singleton—Myers—Ferguson—Indian traders—To Kingston in batteau—Singleton’s death—Ferguson’s death—Distress of the families—Settled, 1789—Ascending the Moira—Taking possession of land—Fifth concession—John Taylor— Founder of Belleville—Myers buying land—Settlers upon the front— Municipal record—Town officers—1798—Succeeding years—Canifton, its founder—Settling—The diet—Building mill—Road—River Moira— Origin of name—Earl Moira—Indian name—Indian offering— “Cabojunk”—Myers’ saw-mill—Place not attractive—First bridge—The flouring-mill—Belleville—Indian village—Myers’ Creek—Formation of village—First Inn—Permanent bridge—Bridge Street—In 1800— Growth—A second mill—McNabb’s—Sad death—Captain McIntosh—Petrie— Inhabitants, 1809—Dr. Spareham—Naming of Belleville—Bella Gore— By Gore in council—Petition—Extract from Kingston Gazette— Surveying reserve—Wilmot—Mistakes—Granting of lots—Conditions— Board of Police—Extent of Belleville—Muddy streets—Inhabitants in 1824—Court-house—First Court, Quarter Sessions—Belleville in 1836 489