This Henry chap had set up a 'right of priority in possession' claim on a gorgeous plot that was right beside a lovely bend in the river simply by building the shack. This structure and surrounding land John and his wife eventually bought from Mr. Henry at the cost of one rifle.  John then marched off to nearby Glen Allen wherein he brought a supply of provisions, and thus commenced his pioneer life. The Wellington County Historical Society and the Township of Mapleton Historical Society unveiled a provincial plaque at Glen Allan Park in Glen Allan, Ontario, to commemorate the Queen’s Bush Settlement, 1820-1867. The bilingual plaque reads as follows: Spinrite in Listowel Ontario

Next mill would no doubt be a saw mill, and them much later wool mill.  One historian in 1881 speculates that ".. a woollen mill is perhaps the earliest manufacturing business in Listowel - now, and for over a quarter of a century, operated and owned by B. F. Brook."

In an 1888 Ontario Manufacturing Directory, B.F. Brook is listed as being of the  'Textile industry and fabrics', The exact listing reads: LISTOWEL, Perth Co. G T RR. Tel. Am Ex. Brook, B. F. Blankets, Flannels and Yarns. 1 Set Cards. 4 Looms.

Three years later in 1891 Listowel Business Diretcory there is mention of "Brook, B.F. M, 45, Head, ENG, ENG, ENG, PRESB, Manu Of W Goods,". Is this the Maitland River? or... is this just a creek? Toronto movers
What is the name of this water system?
Posted by Robert Campbell at 10:09 AM Labels: Brook B.F., buy yarn, John Binning, knitting supplies, Listowel Ontario, Queens Bush, Spinrite Factory Outlet, Woolen mills
Location: Listowel, ON, Canada Pursuit of Stampiness - Calgary, Canada said...

Hi there. I was wondering if I could ask you for some information that you might have on some pottery that I own. I could send you some photos of the 2 crocks that I have. one is the smaller crock to store sugar and the other one is a bit bigger to store flour in. I can't really read what is written on the bottom. What I can read is that it is made in Canada. it has beautiful blue and grey images on them of a farm and barn and a grain silo.
I would love to hear from you. Thanks so much for your time.
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