"THE REIDS" William Reid , a native of County Donagal, Ireland, emigrated to this country in 1830. He married Sophia Rozander , a Nova Scotian by birth, and settled in what is now Westmoreland, where he taught school, and also kept a small store. Their family consisted of nine children. One of these, William Jr ., bought William Streight 's Carriage Shop , which stood on the spot where Parker Canfield 's Garage is situated. In this shop he placed a gasoline engine for convenience in his business. The engine exploded, and, as a result, the shop was burned. A smaller shop was built, in which business was conducted for a number of years, under the name of Reid and Streight . William Reid Sr. , bought William Worth 's property, on which he erected a dwelling house. This house, in the course of time, came into possession of his son, Robert, who was a carriage builder and painter by trade, and later, an Undertaker. In 1886, Robert married Mary J. Rogerson , daughter _ of John Rogerson . To this union were born two children: Hazel Vivian and Ernest Stanley . In 1899, fire destroyed the property, and in the same year a com¬ modious new building was erected, known as "The Forrester House." When all was completed, there was a grand opening, neighbours and friends coming from the village and the surrounding country to extend best wishes. Among those present were: Rev. Mr. Price , pastor of the Tryon Baptist Church, and Rev. Mr. Fisher , Minister of the of the Methodist Church. This house was used as a Hotel under the management of Mr. and Mrs. Reid until about 1912. After their death, the property fell to their daughter, Hazel, and later to her son Edward, who sold it to Parker Canfield in 1947. Hazel was married twice; — first to Harry V. Norton , and after his demise to . The family of the first marriage consisted of five sons: Edward, Robert, Ernest, Frederick, and Harry. Robert and Ernest served in World War II, Ernest paying the supreme sacrifice in Italy. Robert, Fred, and Harry reside in Charlottetown , while Edward resides in Summerside . PETER ROGERSON and FAMILY Peter Rogerson was born in Millingate, Parish of Kirkmichael, Dumfrieshire, Scotland , in 1773. In 1805, he married Jean Chron , also of Millingate. Of this union were born six sons and four daughters, namely: Edward, Janet, Matthew, Jamesie, William, John, Jean, Betty, Edward, and Thomas. Edward T. and Janet were drowned in Scotland . Matthew Rogerson married Janet Johnson and, with their two young daughters, emigrated to Prince Edward Island in 1840. They sailed up the West River to Bonshaw , where they spent their first winter and where Mr. Rogerson helped build a house for Mr. Irving . In a letter to his parents in Scotland , dated January 25, 1841, Matthew described the winter as being mild, with very little snow — not enough for hauling firewood. He wrote, "The Island is a very healthy place, with good farms and good water. I haven't heard of a death since -4. 57 >•-