 In 1728, Michel Hébert and Pierre Buot moved in turn to the Port.The reason for Acadian emigration to Isle Saint-Jean at that time, was caused by the difficulty that Acadians faced to get new land in Nova Scotia, while their families increased in size.Acadian settlers established farms in the surrounding area while under French control from 1720–1745 and 1746–1758 and the French military established a small military force at the outpost, garrisoned with troops from Louisbourg.