An excerpt from History of Leeds and Grenville, Ontario, 1749-1879; written by Thadeus W. H. Leavitt; Brockville: Recorder Press, 1879. "Among the first pioneers on the Rideau were the McCrea's, John, Edward and Thomas settling in the vicinity of Merrickville. John McCrea occupied Lot No. 12, in the 1st Concession of Montague. He was born in 1777 and married Phoebe Edmunds. His son, John Jr. married Louisa Spencer and resides on a part of the original homestead. John Sr. cut the first road leading from Montague to Perth, and for many years he was employed by the Scotch settlers to convey them to the banks of the Tay. At that time the only store in Merrickville was kept by John L. Reed, who supplied the newcomers, not only of Montague, but also of Perth. Mr. McCrea at one time carried on his back, from Brockville to Montague, the following articles: the flour from one bushel of wheat, one broad axe, one set of drag teeth and one log chain. Upon one occasion he was compelled to proceed to Montreal to secure a supply of salt. On his way home, his horses fell through the ice. Mr. McCrea swam around the team and finally got them out. Proceeding to the shore, he was fortunate enough to find a brand of fire, left by some parties who had camped by the roadside. The result was that the hardy pioneer was saved from perishing."
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