Arthur, Ontario (1861 census)
Arthur was a census subdivision in Wellington County, Ontario, recorded in the 1861 Census of Canada with a population of 3,597. The administrative centroid was at approximately 43.912°N, 80.649°W.
Population
In 1861, Arthur had a population of 3,597: 1,899 male and 1,698 female residents. Population density was 31.6 people per square mile.
Population trajectory across census years
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1861 | 3,597 |
| 1871 | 4,376 |
| 1881 | 3,916 |
| 1891 | 3,224 |
| 1901 | 2,961 |
| 1911 | 2,401 |
| 1921 | 2,137 |
Cross-year identity established by spatial polygon overlap (SAME_AS chains across the Canadian Census Subdivision boundary files).
Boundary continuity (non-identical overlaps)
Spatial polygon overlaps with adjacent census years where the boundary shifted enough that the SAME_AS chain didn't merge them. These show where the territory came from and went to even when it isn't tracked as the same persistent place.
Earlier boundary forms
- In an earlier year, this CSD was contained in Minto, Arthur & Luther, 1851 (29.5% share).
Later boundary forms
- In a later year, this CSD contained Mount Forest, Village, 1871 (0.9% of this CSD's polygon).
Neighbouring Census Subdivisions in 1861
In the 1861 census, Arthur shared boundaries with:
Full census record, 1861
The 1861 census recorded 338 measurements for this Census Subdivision across 7 categories. Tables below are collapsible.
Population & families (26 variables)
| Variable | Value |
|---|---|
| Female members of the family who are present | 1,610 |
| Females present who are not members of the family | 88 |
| Male members of the family who are present | 1,768 |
| Males present who are not members of the family | 131 |
| Number of adult females unable to read or write | 80 |
| Number of adult males unable to read or write | 77 |
| Number of blind males | 1 |
| Number of female births in the past year | 85 |
| Number of females | 1,698 |
| Number of females attending school | 328 |
| Number of lunatic females | 2 |
| Number of lunatic males | 1 |
| Number of male births in the past year | 83 |
| Number of males | 1,899 |
| Number of males attending school | 357 |
| Number of married females | 556 |
| Number of married males | 564 |
| Number of single females | 1,117 |
| Number of single males | 1,307 |
| Number of widowed females | 25 |
| Number of widowed males | 28 |
| POP FX N.1 | 1,698 |
| POP MX N.1 | 1,899 |
| POP TOT | 3,597 |
| POP XX N.1 | 3,597 |
| Total population | 3,597 |
Age structure (54 variables)
| Variable | Value |
|---|---|
| Number of females age 3 to 4 | 55 |
| Number of females aged 1 to 2 | 68 |
| Number of females aged 2 to 3 | 81 |
| Number of females aged 4 to 5 | 71 |
| Number of females aged 5 to 10 | 222 |
| Number of females of unknown age | 4 |
| Number of males aged 1 to 2 | 67 |
| Number of males aged 2 to 3 | 87 |
| Number of males aged 3 to 4 | 59 |
| Number of males aged 4 to 5 | 76 |
| Number of males aged 5 to 10 | 204 |
| Number of males of unknown age | 8 |
| Number of married females aged 15 to 20 | 8 |
| Number of married females aged 20 to 30 | 212 |
| Number of married females aged 30 to 40 | 160 |
| Number of married females aged 40 to 50 | 97 |
| Number of married females aged 50 to 60 | 52 |
| Number of married females aged 60 to 70 | 19 |
| Number of married females aged 70 to 80 | 6 |
| Number of married females aged 80 to 90 | 2 |
| Number of married males aged 20 to 30 | 138 |
| Number of married males aged 30 to 40 | 179 |
| Number of married males aged 40 to 50 | 129 |
| Number of married males aged 50 to 60 | 70 |
| Number of married males aged 60 to 70 | 42 |
| Number of married males aged 70 to 80 | 5 |
| Number of married males aged 80 to 90 | 1 |
| Number of single females aged 10 to 15 | 246 |
| Number of single females aged 15 to 20 | 170 |
| Number of single females aged 20 to 30 | 98 |
| Number of single females aged 30 to 40 | 11 |
| 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 | 2 |
| Number of single males aged 10 to 15 | 249 |
| Number of single males aged 15 to 20 | 173 |
| Number of single males aged 20 to 30 | 243 |
| Number of single males aged 30 to 40 | 37 |
| Number of single males aged 40 to 50 | 12 |
| Number of single males aged 50 to 60 | 5 |
| Number of single males aged 60 to 70 | 3 |
| Number of single males aged 70 to 80 | 1 |
| Number of widowed females aged 30 to 40 | 3 |
| Number of widowed females aged 40 to 50 | 3 |
| Number of widowed females aged 50 to 60 | 6 |
| Number of widowed females aged 60 to 70 | 3 |
| Number of widowed females aged 70 to 80 | 9 |
| Number of widowed females aged 80 to 90 | 1 |
| Number of widowed males aged 30 to 40 | 1 |
| Number of widowed males aged 40 to 50 | 3 |
| Number of widowed males aged 50 to 60 | 5 |
| Number of widowed males aged 60 to 70 | 10 |
| Number of widowed males aged 70 to 80 | 8 |
| Number of widowed males aged 80 to 90 | 1 |
Ethnic origin (11 variables)
| Variable | Value |
|---|---|
| Number of French Canadians | 33 |
| Number of persons native to Canada, not of French origin | 1,983 |
| Number of persons originating in England or Wales | 182 |
| Number of persons originating in Germany or Holland | 13 |
| Number of persons originating in Ireland | 926 |
| Number of persons originating in New Brunswick | 7 |
| Number of persons originating in Nova Scotia or Prince Edward Island | 2 |
| Number of persons originating in Scotland | 407 |
| Number of persons originating in Switzerland | 3 |
| Number of persons originating in the United States | 34 |
| Number of persons whose origin is unknown | 7 |
Agriculture (67 variables)
| Variable | Value |
|---|---|
| Acres of barley | 51 |
| Acres of corn | 1 |
| Acres of farmland in gardens | 9 |
| Acres of farmland in pasture | 3,247 |
| Acres of farmland in woodland or forest | 36,583 |
| Acres of farmland under crops | 9,778 |
| Acres of farmland under cultivation | 13,034 |
| Acres of land in farms | 49,617 |
| Acres of oats | 1,706 |
| Acres of peas | 912 |
| Acres of potatoes | 318 |
| Acres of spring wheat | 4,412 |
| Acres of turnips | 506 |
| Acres of winter wheat | 2 |
| Barrels of beef produced in the past year | 213 |
| Barrels of pork produced in the past year | 1,051 |
| Bushels of barley produced in the past year | 948 |
| Bushels of carrots produced in the past year | 121 |
| Bushels of clover, timothy, or other grass seed produced in the past year | 266 |
| Bushels of corn produced in the past year | 20 |
| Bushels of oats produced in the past year | 44,961 |
| Bushels of peas produced in the past year | 13,767 |
| Bushels of potatoes produced in the past year | 19,767 |
| Bushels of spring wheat produced in the past year | 55,849 |
| Bushels of turnips produced in the past year | 69,765 |
| Bushels of winter wheat produced in the past year | 28 |
| C18 WHT FALL AC | 2 |
| C19 WHT FALL BU | 28 |
| C20 WHT SP AC | 4,412 |
| C21 WHT SP BU | 55,849 |
| C22 BAR AC | 51 |
| C23 BAR BU | 948 |
| C26 PEA AC | 912 |
| C27 PEA BU | 13,767 |
| C28 OAT AC | 1,706 |
| C29 OAT BU | 44,961 |
| C34 POT AC | 318 |
| C35 POT BU | 19,767 |
| C43 HAY TONS | 1,176 |
| C47 WOOL LBS | 5,668 |
| C63 BEEF BAR | 213 |
| C64 PORK BAR | 1,051 |
| HRS ov03 V | 31,666 |
| Number of bulls, oxen, or steers | 630 |
| Number of calves and heifers | 1,151 |
| Number of horses aged 3 years and under | 199 |
| Number of horses aged over 3 years | 427 |
| Number of milk cows | 1,075 |
| Number of occupants of farms | 555 |
| Number of persons living on farms between 10 and 20 acres | 2 |
| Number of persons living on farms between 100 and 200 acres | 57 |
| Number of persons living on farms between 20 and 50 acres | 87 |
| Number of persons living on farms between 50 and 100 acres | 346 |
| Number of persons living on farms over 200 acres | 12 |
| Number of persons living on farms under 10 acres | 51 |
| Number of sheep | 1,970 |
| Number of swine | 2,244 |
| Pounds of cheese produced on farms in the past year | 1,220 |
| Pounds of flax or hemp produced in the past year | 10 |
| Pounds of homemade butter | 50,577 |
| Pounds of hops produced in the past year | 48 |
| Pounds of maple sugar produced in the past year | 12,360 |
| Pounds of wool produced on farms in the past year | 5,668 |
| Tons of hay produced in the past year | 1,176 |
| Value of all livestock | 84,257 |
| Value of farm implements in dollars | 25,443 |
| Value of farms (dollars) | 599,720 |
Manufacturing & industry (7 variables)
| Variable | Value |
|---|---|
| Number of carriages for hire | 2 |
| Number of carriages for pleasure | 13 |
| Value of carriages for hire (dollars) | 150 |
| Value of carriages for pleasure (dollars) | 370 |
| Yards of flannel produced in the past year | 4,275 |
| Yards of fulled cloth produced in the past year | 734 |
| Yards of linen produced in the past year | 10 |
Deaths & mortality (20 variables)
| Variable | Value |
|---|---|
| Deaths in the past year among females aged 1 to 2 | 1 |
| Deaths in the past year among females aged 20 to 30 | 1 |
| Deaths in the past year among females aged 30 to 40 | 1 |
| Deaths in the past year among females aged 40 to 50 | 1 |
| Deaths in the past year among females aged 80 to 90 | 1 |
| Deaths in the past year among females of all ages | 12 |
| Deaths in the past year among females of unknown age | 4 |
| Deaths in the past year among females under age 1 | 3 |
| Deaths in the past year among males aged 1 to 2 | 2 |
| Deaths in the past year among males aged 15 to 20 | 1 |
| Deaths in the past year among males aged 2 to 3 | 1 |
| Deaths in the past year among males aged 20 to 30 | 1 |
| Deaths in the past year among males aged 30 to 40 | 1 |
| Deaths in the past year among males aged 60 to 70 | 1 |
| Deaths in the past year among males aged 70 to 80 | 1 |
| Deaths in the past year among males aged 80 to 90 | 1 |
| Deaths in the past year among males of all ages | 18 |
| Deaths in the past year among males of unknown age | 3 |
| Deaths in the past year among males under age 1 | 6 |
| Total number of deaths in the past year | 30 |
Other recorded variables (153 variables)
| Variable | Value |
|---|---|
| C01 TOTAL | 555 |
| C02 OCC UNDR 10 | 51 |
| C03 OCC 10 TO 20 | 2 |
| C04 OCC 20 TO 50 | 87 |
| C05 OCC 50 TO 100 | 346 |
| C06 OCC 100 TO 200 | 57 |
| C07 OCC OVR 200 | 12 |
| C08 HELD | 49,617 |
| C09 UNDR CULT | 13,034 |
| C1 Males | 1,899 |
| C10 Deaths under 1 year M | 6 |
| C10 UNDR CROP | 9,778 |
| C11 Deaths under 1 year F | 3 |
| C11 UNDR PAST | 3,247 |
| C116 Ages not given M | 8 |
| C117 Ages not given F | 4 |
| C118 Ages not given Deaths M | 3 |
| C119 Ages not given Deaths F | 4 |
| C12 GARDENS | 9 |
| C12 Under 2 Years M | 67 |
| C120 Married M | 564 |
| C121 Single M | 1,307 |
| C122 Widowed M | 28 |
| C123 Total M | 1,899 |
| C124 Married F | 556 |
| C125 Single F | 1,117 |
| C126 Widows F | 25 |
| C127 Total F | 1,698 |
| C128 Grand Total | 3,597 |
| C129 Deaths M | 18 |
| C13 Under 2 Years F | 68 |
| C13 WOOD WILD | 36,583 |
| C130 Deaths F | 12 |
| C131 Deaths Total | 30 |
| C136 Attending School M | 357 |
| C137 Attending School F | 328 |
| C138 Adults unable to read or write M | 77 |
| C139 Adults unable to read or write F | 80 |
| C14 CASH FARM | 599,720 |
| C14 Deaths under 2 years M | 2 |
| C142 Blind M | 1 |
| C144 Lunatics M | 1 |
| C145 Lunatics F | 2 |
| C15 CASH IMP | 25,443 |
| C15 Deaths under 2 years F | 1 |
| C16 Under 3 years M | 87 |
| C17 Under 3 years F | 81 |
| C18 Deaths under 3 years M | 1 |
| C2 Females | 1,698 |
| C20 Under 4 years M | 59 |
| C21 Under 4 years F | 55 |
| C24 Under 5 years M | 76 |
| C25 Under 5 years F | 71 |
| C28 Between 5 and 10 Years M | 204 |
| C29 Between 5 and 10 years F | 222 |
| C3 Total | 3,597 |
| C32 INDN CRN AC | 1 |
| C33 Between 10 and 15 years Single M | 249 |
| C33 INDN CRN BU | 20 |
| C35 Between 10 and 15 years Single F | 246 |
| C36 TUR AC | 506 |
| C37 TUR BU | 69,765 |
| C38 CAR BU | 121 |
| C39 Between 15 and 20 years Single M | 173 |
| C4 Members of Family M | 1,768 |
| C40 Between 15 and 20 years Married F | 8 |
| C41 Between 15 and 20 years Single F | 170 |
| C42 Between 15 and 20 years Deaths M | 1 |
| C42 CLV TIM GRA | 266 |
| C44 Between 20 and 30 years Married M | 138 |
| C44 HOP LBS | 48 |
| C45 Between 20 and 30 years Single M | 243 |
| C45 MPL SGR LBS | 12,360 |
| C47 Between 20 and 30 years Married F | 212 |
| C48 Between 20 and 30 years Single F | 98 |
| C48 FLLD CLOTH YRDS | 734 |
| C49 FLAN YRDS | 4,275 |
| C5 Members of Family F | 1,610 |
| C50 Between 20 and 30 years Deaths M | 1 |
| C50 FLX HEM LBS | 10 |
| C51 Between 20 and 30 years Deaths F | 1 |
| C51 LIN YRDS | 10 |
| C52 Between 30 and 40 years Married M | 179 |
| C52 BULLS OX STEERS | 630 |
| C53 Between 30 and 40 years Single M | 37 |
| C53 MILK COWS | 1,075 |
| C54 Between 30 and 40 years Widowers M | 1 |
| C54 CALVES HEIFERS | 1,151 |
| C55 Between 30 and 40 years Married F | 160 |
| C55 HORSES | 427 |
| C56 Between 30 and 40 years Single F | 11 |
| C56 HORSES VAL | 31,666 |
| C57 Between 30 and 40 years Widows F | 3 |
| C57 COLTS FILLIES | 199 |
| C58 Between 30 and 40 years Deaths M | 1 |
| C58 SHEEP | 1,970 |
| C59 Between 30 and 40 years Deaths F | 1 |
| C59 SWINE | 2,244 |
| C6 Not Members of Family M | 131 |
| C60 Between 40 and 50 years Married M | 129 |
| C60 TOT VALUE | 84,257 |
| C61 Between 40 and 50 years Single M | 12 |
| C61 BUTTER LB | 50,577 |
| C62 Between 40 and 50 years Widowers M | 3 |
| C62 CHEESE LB | 1,220 |
| C63 Between 40 and 50 years Married F | 97 |
| C64 Between 40 and 50 years Single F | 2 |
| C65 Between 40 and 50 years Widows F | 3 |
| C67 Between 40 and 50 years Deaths F | 1 |
| C68 Between 50 and 60 years Married M | 70 |
| C68 CAR PLEASURE | 13 |
| C69 Between 50 and 60 years Single M | 5 |
| C69 VALUE DOL P | 370 |
| C7 Not Members of Family F | 88 |
| C70 Between 50 and 60 years Widowers M | 5 |
| C70 CAR HIRE | 2 |
| C71 Between 50 and 60 years Married F | 52 |
| C71 VALUE DOL H | 150 |
| C72 Between 50 and 60 years Single F | 2 |
| C73 Between 50 and 60 years Widows F | 6 |
| C76 Between 60 and 70 years Married M | 42 |
| C77 Between 60 and 70 years Single M | 3 |
| C78 Between 60 and 70 years Widowers M | 10 |
| C79 Between 60 and 70 years Married F | 19 |
| C8 Births in 1860 M | 83 |
| C80 Between 60 and 70 years Single F | 2 |
| C81 Between 60 and 70 years Widows F | 3 |
| C82 Between 60 and 70 years Deaths M | 1 |
| C84 Between 70 and 80 years Married M | 5 |
| C85 Between 70 and 80 years Single M | 1 |
| C86 Between 70 and 80 years Widowers M | 8 |
| C87 Between 70 and 80 years Married F | 6 |
| C89 Between 70 and 80 years Widows F | 9 |
| C9 Births in 1860 F | 85 |
| C90 Between 70 and 80 years Deaths M | 1 |
| C92 Between 80 and 90 years Married M | 1 |
| C94 Between 80 and 90 years Widowers M | 1 |
| C95 Between 80 and 90 years Married F | 2 |
| C97 Between 80 and 90 years Widows F | 1 |
| C98 Between 80 and 90 years Deaths M | 1 |
| C99 Between 80 and 90 years Deaths F | 1 |
| CD NAME | Wellington |
| England and Wales | 182 |
| Ireland | 926 |
| Natives of Canada French Origin | 33 |
| Natives of Canada Not of French Origin | 1,983 |
| New Brunswick | 7 |
| Not Known | 7 |
| Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island | 2 |
| Prussia German States and Holland | 13 |
| Scotland | 407 |
| Switzerland | 3 |
| United States | 34 |
Identifiers
- TCP UID:
ON103002— year-scoped identifier from the Canadian Census Subdivision boundary file - Persistent place ID:
PLACE_ON152001— computed from spatial-overlap chains across census years - Wikidata: not yet grounded. This page covers a place whose persistent identity has not yet been linked to a Wikidata entity. Identification is via TCP UID and spatial polygon only.
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). "Arthur, Ontario (1861 census)" in HGIS Canada Knowledge Graph. Retrieved from https://jimclifford.ca/hgiscanada/places/on/arthur-on103002-1861/.