It was granted in 1628 to William Brereton, who named it Susana Island in honor of his daughter. It was later referred to as Hog Island or Hogg Island on maps, before it was purchased by Joseph Russel near the end of the 18th century, who named it Belle Isle.
In 1628, William Brereton received a grant for Susana Island, which he named after his daughter. The island was later known as Hog Island or Hogg Island on maps before being purchased by Joseph Russel in the late 18th century, who renamed it Belle Isle.