During the period 1851 to 1856, WW was listed as a farmer in various records and in 1855 increased the size of Bonshaw farm, which somehow he still had possession of, by leasing 100 acres from the Stewarts (27,28,29). (This property joined the 200 acre parcel and is known locally today as the Carson property). In April 1856 WW once again offered Farm for sale and in May he sold it to Alexander Robertson for the sum of 725 pounds. (As mentioned previously, Stephen Rice also sold the properly to Mr. Robertson on the same day; he received 553 pounds.)(25,26) Roiifthaw Farm lor Sale.' 'IMIIS well-known and eli^ihlo Property, situated nt West, or Ellin Kiver Bridge, consists of 300 itcrcs of excellent LAND, 200 ncreH (on which iho DWELLING HOUSE mid I ARM BUILDINGS an; erected), are Freehold, and 100 acre* ore held under a Loaao for !>!)» yearn, nl an Annual Kent of .£5 ! lis. 2d. curroncy, with a right of purchase, ntjtho rule of 20n. | (one-ninth sterling), per annum, within thirty 'years. 75 acrc§ on the rear of the Freehold are leased to different parties for short terms. mm Ahil.^r<JO,loM porlion of lho Farm »hers;»s n sabiluntial UUILDING, shingled all over, 40 feet square and 20 feet post, with three Moors, capable of being converted into an excellent Store , which it much wanted in the diatrict. The Farm fronts on the West River , and the to Tryon divides the Freehold from the Leasehold. The Property U well watered, und there it an ample supply of Firewood and Fencing stulT. There are Grist, Saw, and Carding Mills within n quarter of a mile of the Furm; alao, a Blacksmith's Forge On the"Propelty and Carpenters and pther Tradesmen in the immediate vicinity. illy. Apotlion of lho Purchase Money may remain on the Property, "m. W. Ir lottetown. and lor full particulars apply to Wm. \ V. Irving , nt the Ueyal Agricultural Society's Ofbce, Char' April 8, 1356. Islander 11 Apr 1856 page 3 With the sale of the farm, WW's connection with Bonshaw ended. In summary, W. W. Irving appeared from all records as being very well educated and a man who enjoyed the good things of life, but couldn't afford them on his income. Irving family records confirm this opinion of his living beyond his means. He did, however, leave his mark in this part of Prince Edward Island by the name he chose for his farm, " Bonshaw ". (Further information on W. W. Irving can be found in 'The Island Magazine', Number 30, Fall/Winter 1991, 'The Making of a Gentleman, The Curious Life of W. W. Irving ', pg 2-8.) -16-