The First Settlers of Woodstock (Carleton Co.): The Parish of Woodstock was originally settled from the United States. Soon after the war between Great Britain and her revolted Colonies, which resulted in the acknowledgement of their Independence by the Mother country, a portion of the Army was ordered to this Country (then Province of Nova Scotia) to be disbanded, for the settlement of the wilderness lands. Many civilians also who supported the Royal cause throughout the war, from those inherent principles of Loyalty and attachment to Monarchial institutions, chosing a voluntary exile from their native land, rather than submit to the new order of things, accompanied the troops to this at the time 'ultima thule' of civilization. Landing at the mouth of the river St. John, allotments of land for the officers and men in proportion to their respective rank was forthwith made, from Fredericton upwards as far as Woodstock. Besides the Military Settlers a number of Gentlemen among the Loyalist Refugees, pleased with the appearance of the country about Woodstock, in the year 1790 located themselves between what is now the property of Peter LYONS and the upper boundary of the parish. The farm now owned by Mr. LYONS at the time belonged to one Daniel McSHAFFERY who kept a Tavern, and by parsimonious habits and strict attention to business of his occupation, accumulated a large amount of ready money, besides becoming the owner of two or three valuable farms. Subsequently, however, he fell into habits of intemperance, became a confirmed drunkard and died in a state of indigened, but little removed from that of a parish Pauper. Such was the fate of the first Tavern Keeper in Woodstock! Adjoining McSHAFFERY is the property of the late George BULL, Esq., he bore a Lieutenant's Commission in the army. Died in 1838. The next farm was owned by Richard ROGERS, an old Soldier. Adjoining, is the estate of Rev. Frederic DIBBLEE, part of which is now owned by Charles KETCHUM. Mr. DIBBLEE was the first Rector of Woodstock. Ordained in 1790, the same year he removed to this parish, where for 35 years (till his death in May 1826) he continued in the ministration of his holy calling. The Doctrines he taught from the Pulpit were exemplified in his life, and when his summons came he was ready; meeting his stern enemy (Death) with holy resignation and perfect composure. During a somewhat protracted and painful illness, an impatient word or a murmur of complaint never escaped him, consoling his sorrowing Family and friends, with the assurance that 'the confidence he felt in the merits of his Saviour was greater than he could find in words to express.' his loss was deeply and sincerely regretted throughout the parish. Passing two lots of Church and Glebe lands lived James YORK, the first and for many years, the only Schoolmaster the Parish could boast; he was an upright and worthy man and possessed qualifications quite equal to the average of Teachers in these more enlightened days of training and model schools. Adjoining was Lt. Benjamin P. GRIFFITH whose property included that now owned by A.K.S. WETMORE, Esq. He died upwards of 30 years ago. Next among the old settlers was John BEDELL, Esq. Firm in his allegiance to the Crown in whose cause he suffered severely during the war, an extensive mercantile establishment in the City of New York in which he embarked all his capital, was twice plundered and finally broken up by bands of marauders; confiscation of property followed and he was left penniless; and though his application for renumeration to the government he had so faithfully served was unheeded, he still held fast to his integrity, and self expatriated from his native country, here sought and found a resting place. In 1790 he settled at Woodstock. Shortly after which he was appointed one of the Justices of the Peace for the County (then York) and upon division of that County, a Justice of Common Pleas and Register of Deeds and Wills for Carleton County. The last named office was the only situation of emolument he ever enjoyed and that only for the last five or six years of his life. He died in April 1838 at age 83. Friendly, social and humane in his disposition, his kindness of heart and Gentlemanly deportment, secured the respect and regard of those who knew him. Few men have passed through life with a more unblemished reputation, for sound moral principles, while the Peace he enjoyed in his last hours, demonstrated the strength and sincerity of his religious belief. The next was Peter CLARK, he had been a Soldier. The farm is now owned by Charles PEABODY and James PEABODY. The lot of Charles RAYMOND has passed through several owners. The next, John D. BEARDSLEY has been for many years in the possession of the place he at present occupies. The farm of John D. BEARDSLEY,jr. was originally owned by Joseph DIXON, a soldier, a man singularly unfortunate in his Domestic relations. His wife was for many years a raving maniac, and of several children, all except one died insane; his remaining child, a daughter, soon after he had buried all the other members of his family, took the small pox of which she also died. He was much respected not only for the patience and equanimity with which he bore his misfortunes, but for his strict honesty and his perservering and industrious habits, a rare instance of what may be accomplished by a single individual. Without any assistance he cleared his land, erected his buildings, one a barn of the usual dimensions and height of square timber, every part of which, even putting up the walls was done by himself. From the products of his farm he was enabled at his death to make a handsome provision for two daughters by a second marriage. This was before the days of lumbering and speculation commenced. The next farm was owned by Michael SMITH, in some things the opposite of his neighbour, regardless of the smiles and frowns of fortune, he kept on an even tenor of his way, always satisfied, always thankful. The farms of James UPHAM and William UPHAM, Esq. formerly belonged to Joseph BLACKMORE and Edward NEAL, Soldiers, both long since dead. The next proprietor was Capt. Jacob SMITH whose property is now owned by George BULL and on the upper part is situate the village.