 Here, he established mercantile operations, including a sawmill and a ferry service to cross the river.Stone was appointed Justice of the Peace for Leeds County in 1796, Collector of Customs for Gananoque in 1802, and later, a Surveyor of Highways and Roads.In 1809, he was appointed Colonel of the 2nd Leeds Militia and was in command when American forces raided the village in September 1812.