Peter,
The property you are asking about originally would have been part of the Israel Perley land grant dating back to 1786. In 1861 and likely long before that date the William Conroy family were living on the property however it was much larger then it is today. I believe it started somewhere around the gas line up river some ways, however I am not positive how far up river. On the river side of the Gaspereau East Road back then next to the Conroy family would have been the Bishop family. Donald Hasson bought some of the land which includes the white house you mention about 1911. I am not sure if the Hasson's bought all the Conroy land as it may have been sold in sections at the time or before.
The land would have been farmed by the Conroy's and some by the Hasson family. The flat at the river after spring may have been used for sheep or cattle as it floods every spring to the point it disappears.
Peter, are you the gentleman who owns the land adjacent to the white house. My husband and I live up river and other family live on the road also. If you would like to contact me directly my email is
debra@lloyd.ca. I can put you in contact with a lady who lived on the property and has a great picture of the land back in the day.
Debra