Alfred, Ontario (1861 census)
Alfred was a census subdivision in Prescott County, Ontario, recorded in the 1861 Census of Canada with a population of 1,359. The community is grounded to Wikidata Q2834929. The administrative centroid was at approximately 45.567°N, 74.883°W.
Population
In 1861, Alfred had a population of 1,359: 705 male and 654 female residents. Population density was 18.5 people per square mile.
Population trajectory across census years
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1851 | 584 |
| 1861 | 1,359 |
| 1871 | 1,697 |
| 1881 | 3,208 |
| 1891 | 3,053 |
| 1901 | 3,327 |
| 1911 | 3,270 |
| 1921 | 3,210 |
Cross-year identity established by spatial polygon overlap (SAME_AS chains across the Canadian Census Subdivision boundary files).
Neighbouring Census Subdivisions in 1861
In the 1861 census, Alfred shared boundaries with:
Full census record, 1861
The 1861 census recorded 284 measurements for this Census Subdivision across 7 categories. Tables below are collapsible.
Population & families (23 variables)
| Variable | Value |
|---|---|
| Female members of the family who are present | 639 |
| Females present who are not members of the family | 15 |
| Male members of the family who are present | 701 |
| Males present who are not members of the family | 4 |
| Number of adult females unable to read or write | 65 |
| Number of adult males unable to read or write | 76 |
| Number of female births in the past year | 38 |
| Number of females | 654 |
| Number of females attending school | 113 |
| Number of male births in the past year | 33 |
| Number of males | 705 |
| Number of males attending school | 96 |
| Number of married females | 186 |
| Number of married males | 190 |
| Number of single females | 455 |
| Number of single males | 507 |
| Number of widowed females | 13 |
| Number of widowed males | 8 |
| POP FX N.1 | 654 |
| POP MX N.1 | 705 |
| POP TOT | 1,359 |
| POP XX N.1 | 1,359 |
| Total population | 1,359 |
Age structure (49 variables)
| Variable | Value |
|---|---|
| Number of females age 3 to 4 | 26 |
| Number of females aged 1 to 2 | 20 |
| Number of females aged 2 to 3 | 22 |
| Number of females aged 4 to 5 | 19 |
| Number of females aged 5 to 10 | 119 |
| Number of males aged 1 to 2 | 52 |
| Number of males aged 2 to 3 | 25 |
| Number of males aged 3 to 4 | 25 |
| Number of males aged 4 to 5 | 26 |
| Number of males aged 5 to 10 | 110 |
| Number of married females aged 15 to 20 | 10 |
| Number of married females aged 20 to 30 | 64 |
| Number of married females aged 30 to 40 | 47 |
| Number of married females aged 40 to 50 | 37 |
| Number of married females aged 50 to 60 | 23 |
| Number of married females aged 60 to 70 | 3 |
| Number of married females aged 70 to 80 | 2 |
| Number of married males aged 20 to 30 | 47 |
| Number of married males aged 30 to 40 | 52 |
| Number of married males aged 40 to 50 | 49 |
| Number of married males aged 50 to 60 | 23 |
| Number of married males aged 60 to 70 | 15 |
| Number of married males aged 70 to 80 | 3 |
| Number of married males aged 90 to 100 | 1 |
| Number of single females aged 10 to 15 | 88 |
| Number of single females aged 15 to 20 | 70 |
| Number of single females aged 20 to 30 | 37 |
| Number of single females aged 30 to 40 | 7 |
| Number of single females aged 40 to 50 | 2 |
| Number of single females aged 50 to 60 | 2 |
| Number of single females aged 60 to 70 | 3 |
| Number of single females aged 70 to 80 | 2 |
| Number of single males aged 10 to 15 | 74 |
| Number of single males aged 15 to 20 | 72 |
| Number of single males aged 20 to 30 | 65 |
| Number of single males aged 30 to 40 | 10 |
| Number of single males aged 40 to 50 | 7 |
| Number of single males aged 50 to 60 | 2 |
| Number of single males aged 60 to 70 | 4 |
| Number of single males aged 70 to 80 | 2 |
| Number of widowed females aged 40 to 50 | 2 |
| Number of widowed females aged 50 to 60 | 4 |
| Number of widowed females aged 60 to 70 | 5 |
| Number of widowed females aged 80 to 90 | 2 |
| Number of widowed males aged 30 to 40 | 1 |
| Number of widowed males aged 40 to 50 | 1 |
| Number of widowed males aged 50 to 60 | 1 |
| Number of widowed males aged 60 to 70 | 4 |
| Number of widowed males aged 70 to 80 | 1 |
Ethnic origin (6 variables)
| Variable | Value |
|---|---|
| Number of French Canadians | 1,000 |
| Number of persons native to Canada, not of French origin | 285 |
| Number of persons originating in England or Wales | 3 |
| Number of persons originating in Ireland | 66 |
| Number of persons originating in Scotland | 4 |
| Number of persons originating in the United States | 1 |
Agriculture (73 variables)
| Variable | Value |
|---|---|
| Acres of barley | 53 |
| Acres of buckwheat | 69 |
| Acres of corn | 29 |
| Acres of farmland held by townspeople who are not farmers | 106 |
| Acres of farmland in gardens | 4 |
| Acres of farmland in pasture | 1,240 |
| Acres of farmland in woodland or forest | 8,586 |
| Acres of farmland under crops | 2,292 |
| Acres of farmland under cultivation | 3,536 |
| Acres of land in farms | 12,122 |
| Acres of oats | 771 |
| Acres of peas | 295 |
| Acres of potatoes | 111 |
| Acres of rye | 18 |
| Acres of spring wheat | 444 |
| Acres of turnips | 3 |
| Acres of winter wheat | 6 |
| Barrels of beef produced in the past year | 64 |
| Barrels of pork produced in the past year | 205 |
| Bushels of barley produced in the past year | 642 |
| Bushels of beans produced in the past year | 5 |
| Bushels of buckwheat produced in the past year | 813 |
| Bushels of carrots produced in the past year | 100 |
| Bushels of clover, timothy, or other grass seed produced in the past year | 101 |
| Bushels of corn produced in the past year | 591 |
| Bushels of oats produced in the past year | 18,660 |
| Bushels of peas produced in the past year | 3,950 |
| Bushels of potatoes produced in the past year | 13,900 |
| Bushels of rye produced in the past year | 242 |
| Bushels of spring wheat produced in the past year | 4,795 |
| Bushels of turnips produced in the past year | 270 |
| Bushels of winter wheat produced in the past year | 95 |
| C18 WHT FALL AC | 6 |
| C19 WHT FALL BU | 95 |
| C20 WHT SP AC | 444 |
| C21 WHT SP BU | 4,795 |
| C22 BAR AC | 53 |
| C23 BAR BU | 642 |
| C24 RYE AC | 18 |
| C25 RYE BU | 242 |
| C26 PEA AC | 295 |
| C27 PEA BU | 3,950 |
| C28 OAT AC | 771 |
| C29 OAT BU | 18,660 |
| C30 BWT AC | 69 |
| C31 BWT BU | 813 |
| C34 POT AC | 111 |
| C35 POT BU | 13,900 |
| C43 HAY TONS | 446 |
| C47 WOOL LBS | 1,349 |
| C63 BEEF BAR | 64 |
| C64 PORK BAR | 205 |
| HRS ov03 V | 11,009 |
| Number of bulls, oxen, or steers | 14 |
| Number of calves and heifers | 293 |
| Number of horses aged 3 years and under | 50 |
| Number of horses aged over 3 years | 253 |
| Number of milk cows | 377 |
| Number of occupants of farms | 152 |
| Number of persons living on farms between 10 and 20 acres | 2 |
| Number of persons living on farms between 100 and 200 acres | 19 |
| Number of persons living on farms between 20 and 50 acres | 68 |
| Number of persons living on farms between 50 and 100 acres | 63 |
| Number of sheep | 498 |
| Number of swine | 292 |
| Pounds of cheese produced on farms in the past year | 260 |
| Pounds of homemade butter | 11,705 |
| Pounds of maple sugar produced in the past year | 495 |
| Pounds of wool produced on farms in the past year | 1,349 |
| Tons of hay produced in the past year | 446 |
| Value of all livestock | 21,019 |
| Value of farm implements in dollars | 3,058 |
| Value of farms (dollars) | 74,596 |
Manufacturing & industry (5 variables)
| Variable | Value |
|---|---|
| Number of carriages for pleasure | 68 |
| Value of carriages for pleasure (dollars) | 1,566 |
| Yards of flannel produced in the past year | 1,299 |
| Yards of fulled cloth produced in the past year | 706 |
| Yards of linen produced in the past year | 17 |
Deaths & mortality (6 variables)
| Variable | Value |
|---|---|
| Deaths in the past year among females aged 60 to 70 | 1 |
| Deaths in the past year among males aged 10 to 15 | 1 |
| Deaths in the past year among males aged 2 to 3 | 1 |
| Deaths in the past year among males aged 40 to 50 | 2 |
| Deaths in the past year among males of all ages | 4 |
| Total number of deaths in the past year | 4 |
Other recorded variables (122 variables)
| Variable | Value |
|---|---|
| C01 TOTAL | 152 |
| C03 OCC 10 TO 20 | 2 |
| C04 OCC 20 TO 50 | 68 |
| C05 OCC 50 TO 100 | 63 |
| C06 OCC 100 TO 200 | 19 |
| C08 HELD | 12,122 |
| C09 UNDR CULT | 3,536 |
| C1 Males | 705 |
| C10 UNDR CROP | 2,292 |
| C100 Between 90 and 100 years Married M | 1 |
| C11 UNDR PAST | 1,240 |
| C12 GARDENS | 4 |
| C12 Under 2 Years M | 52 |
| C120 Married M | 190 |
| C121 Single M | 507 |
| C122 Widowed M | 8 |
| C123 Total M | 705 |
| C124 Married F | 186 |
| C125 Single F | 455 |
| C126 Widows F | 13 |
| C127 Total F | 654 |
| C128 Grand Total | 1,359 |
| C129 Deaths M | 4 |
| C13 Under 2 Years F | 20 |
| C13 WOOD WILD | 8,586 |
| C131 Deaths Total | 4 |
| C136 Attending School M | 96 |
| C137 Attending School F | 113 |
| C138 Adults unable to read or write M | 76 |
| C139 Adults unable to read or write F | 65 |
| C14 CASH FARM | 74,596 |
| C15 CASH IMP | 3,058 |
| C16 Under 3 years M | 25 |
| C17 LAND HELD | 106 |
| C17 Under 3 years F | 22 |
| C18 Deaths under 3 years M | 1 |
| C2 Females | 654 |
| C20 Under 4 years M | 25 |
| C21 Under 4 years F | 26 |
| C24 Under 5 years M | 26 |
| C25 Under 5 years F | 19 |
| C28 Between 5 and 10 Years M | 110 |
| C29 Between 5 and 10 years F | 119 |
| C3 Total | 1,359 |
| C32 INDN CRN AC | 29 |
| C33 Between 10 and 15 years Single M | 74 |
| C33 INDN CRN BU | 591 |
| C35 Between 10 and 15 years Single F | 88 |
| C36 Between 10 and 15 years Deaths M | 1 |
| C36 TUR AC | 3 |
| C37 TUR BU | 270 |
| C38 CAR BU | 100 |
| C39 Between 15 and 20 years Single M | 72 |
| C4 Members of Family M | 701 |
| C40 Between 15 and 20 years Married F | 10 |
| C41 BEN BU | 5 |
| C41 Between 15 and 20 years Single F | 70 |
| C42 CLV TIM GRA | 101 |
| C44 Between 20 and 30 years Married M | 47 |
| C45 Between 20 and 30 years Single M | 65 |
| C45 MPL SGR LBS | 495 |
| C47 Between 20 and 30 years Married F | 64 |
| C48 Between 20 and 30 years Single F | 37 |
| C48 FLLD CLOTH YRDS | 706 |
| C49 FLAN YRDS | 1,299 |
| C5 Members of Family F | 639 |
| C51 LIN YRDS | 17 |
| C52 Between 30 and 40 years Married M | 52 |
| C52 BULLS OX STEERS | 14 |
| C53 Between 30 and 40 years Single M | 10 |
| C53 MILK COWS | 377 |
| C54 Between 30 and 40 years Widowers M | 1 |
| C54 CALVES HEIFERS | 293 |
| C55 Between 30 and 40 years Married F | 47 |
| C55 HORSES | 253 |
| C56 Between 30 and 40 years Single F | 7 |
| C56 HORSES VAL | 11,009 |
| C57 COLTS FILLIES | 50 |
| C58 SHEEP | 498 |
| C59 SWINE | 292 |
| C6 Not Members of Family M | 4 |
| C60 Between 40 and 50 years Married M | 49 |
| C60 TOT VALUE | 21,019 |
| C61 Between 40 and 50 years Single M | 7 |
| C61 BUTTER LB | 11,705 |
| C62 Between 40 and 50 years Widowers M | 1 |
| C62 CHEESE LB | 260 |
| C63 Between 40 and 50 years Married F | 37 |
| C64 Between 40 and 50 years Single F | 2 |
| C65 Between 40 and 50 years Widows F | 2 |
| C66 Between 40 and 50 years Deaths M | 2 |
| C68 Between 50 and 60 years Married M | 23 |
| C68 CAR PLEASURE | 68 |
| C69 Between 50 and 60 years Single M | 2 |
| C69 VALUE DOL P | 1,566 |
| C7 Not Members of Family F | 15 |
| C70 Between 50 and 60 years Widowers M | 1 |
| C71 Between 50 and 60 years Married F | 23 |
| C72 Between 50 and 60 years Single F | 2 |
| C73 Between 50 and 60 years Widows F | 4 |
| C76 Between 60 and 70 years Married M | 15 |
| C77 Between 60 and 70 years Single M | 4 |
| C78 Between 60 and 70 years Widowers M | 4 |
| C79 Between 60 and 70 years Married F | 3 |
| C8 Births in 1860 M | 33 |
| C80 Between 60 and 70 years Single F | 3 |
| C81 Between 60 and 70 years Widows F | 5 |
| C83 Between 60 and 70 years Deaths F | 1 |
| C84 Between 70 and 80 years Married M | 3 |
| C85 Between 70 and 80 years Single M | 2 |
| C86 Between 70 and 80 years Widowers M | 1 |
| C87 Between 70 and 80 years Married F | 2 |
| C88 Between 70 and 80 years Single F | 2 |
| C9 Births in 1860 F | 38 |
| C97 Between 80 and 90 years Widows F | 2 |
| CD NAME | Prescott |
| England and Wales | 3 |
| Ireland | 66 |
| Natives of Canada French Origin | 1,000 |
| Natives of Canada Not of French Origin | 285 |
| Scotland | 4 |
| United States | 1 |
Identifiers
- TCP UID:
ON094001— year-scoped identifier from the Canadian Census Subdivision boundary file - Persistent place ID:
PLACE_ON139001— computed from spatial-overlap chains across census years - Wikidata: Q2834929
- Wikipédia (FR): https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alfred_(Ontario)
Sources
Census tabulations from the 1861 Census of Canada, transcribed and georeferenced by the Canadian Peoples / TCP project, hosted at the HGIS Lab, University of Saskatchewan. Persistent place identity computed from spatial-overlap chains across all available census years (1851–1921). Identity grounding to Wikidata performed via the HGIS Canada Knowledge Graph project's MCP-assisted disambiguation pipeline. See the About / Methodology page for the full data pipeline.
Cite this page
Clifford, J. (2026). "Alfred, Ontario (1861 census)" in HGIS Canada Knowledge Graph. Retrieved from https://jimclifford.ca/hgiscanada/places/on/alfred-on094001-1861/.