A vivid glimpse into the Savage family and the birth of a community This historical account follows Captain John Savage, his Loyalist networks, and the early settlers who shaped West Shefford and the Township of Stafford. Built from letters, petitions, and local records, it blends personal tales with the frontiers of 18th- and 19th-century life in Quebec’s Eastern Townships.
From the settlement that began in Spencertown to the creation of St. John’s Church, West Shefford, the narrative highlights courage, community ties, and the consequences of war on families. It documents land, titles, and the enduring effort to build a church, a mill, and a settled countryside where descendants still recall the area’s early days.
- Personal letters and official documents illuminate the daily life, challenges, and loyalties of early settlers.
- Profiles of Captain Savage and his family reveal leadership, faith, and community building on the frontier.
- Details about land grants, church life, and the evolution of Shefford and West Shefford.
- A window into 18th- and 19th-century loyalties, governance, and the ties that bound settlers to their land.
Ideal for readers of local history, genealogical research, and anyone drawn to the intertwined stories of a community’s founding and religious life in early Canada.