In 1849, sailor Joseph Hudon visited the harbor of Bay during his explorations and quickly fell in love with the area. He married Fidelia D. Essex, the sister of Ransom Essex, who had introduced him to this promising location. The following year, in 1850, Mr. Essex relocated to the region and purchased 80 acres of lowland adjacent to Mr. Hudson's 40 acres. In their early years, both pioneers engaged in fishing before transitioning to farming. In 1867, Mr. Essex designated 8 acres for village lot