Elderslie, Ontario (1861 census)
Elderslie was a census subdivision in Bruce County, Ontario, recorded in the 1861 Census of Canada with a population of 1,774. The community is grounded to Wikidata Q115261381. The administrative centroid was at approximately 44.337°N, 81.184°W.
Population
In 1861, Elderslie had a population of 1,774: 947 male and 827 female residents. Population density was 19.0 people per square mile.
Population trajectory across census years
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1851 | 14 |
| 1861 | 1,774 |
| 1871 | 3,699 |
| 1881 | 3,273 |
| 1891 | 3,047 |
| 1901 | 2,458 |
| 1911 | 1,950 |
| 1921 | 1,671 |
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, Elderslie shared boundaries with:
Full census record, 1861
The 1861 census recorded 306 measurements for this Census Subdivision across 7 categories. Tables below are collapsible.
Population & families (25 variables)
| Variable | Value |
|---|---|
| Female members of the family who are present | 778 |
| Females present who are not members of the family | 49 |
| Male members of the family who are present | 877 |
| Males present who are not members of the family | 70 |
| Number of adult females unable to read or write | 9 |
| Number of adult males unable to read or write | 9 |
| Number of deaf and dumb males | 1 |
| Number of female births in the past year | 29 |
| Number of females | 827 |
| Number of females attending school | 148 |
| Number of lunatic males | 1 |
| Number of male births in the past year | 44 |
| Number of males | 947 |
| Number of males attending school | 149 |
| Number of married females | 256 |
| Number of married males | 258 |
| Number of single females | 538 |
| Number of single males | 672 |
| Number of widowed females | 33 |
| Number of widowed males | 17 |
| POP FX N.1 | 827 |
| POP MX N.1 | 947 |
| POP TOT | 1,774 |
| POP XX N.1 | 1,774 |
| Total population | 1,774 |
Age structure (52 variables)
| Variable | Value |
|---|---|
| Number of females age 3 to 4 | 44 |
| Number of females aged 1 to 2 | 47 |
| Number of females aged 2 to 3 | 35 |
| Number of females aged 4 to 5 | 32 |
| Number of females aged 5 to 10 | 105 |
| Number of males aged 1 to 2 | 45 |
| Number of males aged 2 to 3 | 37 |
| Number of males aged 3 to 4 | 19 |
| Number of males aged 4 to 5 | 30 |
| Number of males aged 5 to 10 | 94 |
| Number of males of unknown age | 2 |
| Number of married females aged 15 to 20 | 1 |
| Number of married females aged 20 to 30 | 91 |
| Number of married females aged 30 to 40 | 77 |
| Number of married females aged 40 to 50 | 47 |
| Number of married females aged 50 to 60 | 19 |
| Number of married females aged 60 to 70 | 19 |
| Number of married females aged 70 to 80 | 2 |
| Number of married males aged 20 to 30 | 57 |
| Number of married males aged 30 to 40 | 86 |
| Number of married males aged 40 to 50 | 61 |
| Number of married males aged 50 to 60 | 30 |
| Number of married males aged 60 to 70 | 20 |
| Number of married males aged 70 to 80 | 3 |
| Number of married males aged 80 to 90 | 1 |
| Number of single females aged 10 to 15 | 95 |
| Number of single females aged 15 to 20 | 92 |
| Number of single females aged 20 to 30 | 44 |
| Number of single females aged 30 to 40 | 4 |
| Number of single females aged 40 to 50 | 4 |
| Number of single females aged 50 to 60 | 4 |
| Number of single females aged 60 to 70 | 2 |
| Number of single females aged 80 to 90 | 1 |
| Number of single males aged 10 to 15 | 123 |
| Number of single males aged 15 to 20 | 82 |
| Number of single males aged 20 to 30 | 150 |
| Number of single males aged 30 to 40 | 31 |
| Number of single males aged 40 to 50 | 8 |
| Number of single males aged 50 to 60 | 6 |
| Number of single males aged 60 to 70 | 1 |
| Number of widowed females aged 20 to 30 | 2 |
| Number of widowed females aged 30 to 40 | 5 |
| Number of widowed females aged 40 to 50 | 7 |
| Number of widowed females aged 50 to 60 | 4 |
| Number of widowed females aged 60 to 70 | 9 |
| Number of widowed females aged 70 to 80 | 3 |
| Number of widowed females aged 80 to 90 | 3 |
| Number of widowed males aged 30 to 40 | 1 |
| Number of widowed males aged 40 to 50 | 5 |
| Number of widowed males aged 50 to 60 | 4 |
| Number of widowed males aged 60 to 70 | 4 |
| Number of widowed males aged 70 to 80 | 3 |
Ethnic origin (9 variables)
| Variable | Value |
|---|---|
| Number of French Canadians | 16 |
| Number of persons native to Canada, not of French origin | 1,037 |
| Number of persons originating in England or Wales | 84 |
| Number of persons originating in Germany or Holland | 2 |
| Number of persons originating in Ireland | 240 |
| Number of persons originating in New Brunswick | 4 |
| Number of persons originating in Nova Scotia or Prince Edward Island | 5 |
| Number of persons originating in Scotland | 378 |
| Number of persons originating in the United States | 8 |
Agriculture (71 variables)
| Variable | Value |
|---|---|
| Acres of barley | 52 |
| Acres of farmland held by townspeople who are not farmers | 54 |
| Acres of farmland in gardens | 9 |
| Acres of farmland in pasture | 1,119 |
| Acres of farmland in woodland or forest | 37,275 |
| Acres of farmland under crops | 4,229 |
| Acres of farmland under cultivation | 5,357 |
| Acres of land in farms | 42,632 |
| Acres of oats | 419 |
| Acres of peas | 110 |
| Acres of potatoes | 208 |
| Acres of rye | 3 |
| Acres of spring wheat | 2,194 |
| Acres of turnips | 286 |
| Acres of winter wheat | 31 |
| Barrels of beef produced in the past year | 38 |
| Barrels of pork produced in the past year | 125 |
| Bushels of barley produced in the past year | 1,117 |
| Bushels of carrots produced in the past year | 41 |
| Bushels of clover, timothy, or other grass seed produced in the past year | 42 |
| Bushels of mangel wurtzel produced in the past year | 12 |
| Bushels of oats produced in the past year | 9,016 |
| Bushels of peas produced in the past year | 1,830 |
| Bushels of potatoes produced in the past year | 20,776 |
| Bushels of rye produced in the past year | 60 |
| Bushels of spring wheat produced in the past year | 29,695 |
| Bushels of turnips produced in the past year | 47,137 |
| Bushels of winter wheat produced in the past year | 330 |
| C18 WHT FALL AC | 31 |
| C19 WHT FALL BU | 330 |
| C20 WHT SP AC | 2,194 |
| C21 WHT SP BU | 29,695 |
| C22 BAR AC | 52 |
| C23 BAR BU | 1,117 |
| C24 RYE AC | 3 |
| C25 RYE BU | 60 |
| C26 PEA AC | 110 |
| C27 PEA BU | 1,830 |
| C28 OAT AC | 419 |
| C29 OAT BU | 9,016 |
| C34 POT AC | 208 |
| C35 POT BU | 20,776 |
| C43 HAY TONS | 912 |
| C47 WOOL LBS | 1,646 |
| C63 BEEF BAR | 38 |
| C64 PORK BAR | 125 |
| HRS ov03 V | 7,807 |
| Number of bulls, oxen, or steers | 427 |
| Number of calves and heifers | 779 |
| Number of horses aged 3 years and under | 58 |
| Number of horses aged over 3 years | 133 |
| Number of milk cows | 544 |
| Number of occupants of farms | 293 |
| Number of persons living on farms between 10 and 20 acres | 2 |
| Number of persons living on farms between 100 and 200 acres | 91 |
| Number of persons living on farms between 20 and 50 acres | 9 |
| Number of persons living on farms between 50 and 100 acres | 167 |
| Number of persons living on farms over 200 acres | 24 |
| Number of sheep | 677 |
| Number of swine | 896 |
| Pounds of cheese produced on farms in the past year | 1,632 |
| Pounds of flax or hemp produced in the past year | 82 |
| Pounds of homemade butter | 13,851 |
| Pounds of hops produced in the past year | 47 |
| Pounds of maple sugar produced in the past year | 6,621 |
| Pounds of wool produced on farms in the past year | 1,646 |
| Tons of hay produced in the past year | 912 |
| Value of all livestock | 42,650 |
| Value of farm implements in dollars | 6,447 |
| Value of farms (dollars) | 294,130 |
| Value of garden and orchard crops produced in the past year | 68 |
Manufacturing & industry (5 variables)
| Variable | Value |
|---|---|
| Number of carriages for pleasure | 8 |
| Value of carriages for pleasure (dollars) | 221 |
| Yards of flannel produced in the past year | 771 |
| Yards of fulled cloth produced in the past year | 132 |
| Yards of linen produced in the past year | 89 |
Deaths & mortality (9 variables)
| Variable | Value |
|---|---|
| Deaths in the past year among females aged 1 to 2 | 1 |
| Deaths in the past year among females aged 40 to 50 | 2 |
| Deaths in the past year among females aged 70 to 80 | 1 |
| Deaths in the past year among females of all ages | 4 |
| Deaths in the past year among males age 3 to 4 | 1 |
| Deaths in the past year among males aged 30 to 40 | 2 |
| Deaths in the past year among males aged 50 to 60 | 2 |
| Deaths in the past year among males of all ages | 5 |
| Total number of deaths in the past year | 9 |
Other recorded variables (135 variables)
| Variable | Value |
|---|---|
| C01 TOTAL | 293 |
| C03 OCC 10 TO 20 | 2 |
| C04 OCC 20 TO 50 | 9 |
| C05 OCC 50 TO 100 | 167 |
| C06 OCC 100 TO 200 | 91 |
| C07 OCC OVR 200 | 24 |
| C08 HELD | 42,632 |
| C09 UNDR CULT | 5,357 |
| C1 Males | 947 |
| C10 UNDR CROP | 4,229 |
| C11 UNDR PAST | 1,119 |
| C116 Ages not given M | 2 |
| C12 GARDENS | 9 |
| C12 Under 2 Years M | 45 |
| C120 Married M | 258 |
| C121 Single M | 672 |
| C122 Widowed M | 17 |
| C123 Total M | 947 |
| C124 Married F | 256 |
| C125 Single F | 538 |
| C126 Widows F | 33 |
| C127 Total F | 827 |
| C128 Grand Total | 1,774 |
| C129 Deaths M | 5 |
| C13 Under 2 Years F | 47 |
| C13 WOOD WILD | 37,275 |
| C130 Deaths F | 4 |
| C131 Deaths Total | 9 |
| C136 Attending School M | 149 |
| C137 Attending School F | 148 |
| C138 Adults unable to read or write M | 9 |
| C139 Adults unable to read or write F | 9 |
| C14 CASH FARM | 294,130 |
| C140 Deaf and Dumb M | 1 |
| C144 Lunatics M | 1 |
| C15 CASH IMP | 6,447 |
| C15 Deaths under 2 years F | 1 |
| C16 GARDN VALUE | 68 |
| C16 Under 3 years M | 37 |
| C17 LAND HELD | 54 |
| C17 Under 3 years F | 35 |
| C2 Females | 827 |
| C20 Under 4 years M | 19 |
| C21 Under 4 years F | 44 |
| C22 Deaths under 4 years M | 1 |
| C24 Under 5 years M | 30 |
| C25 Under 5 years F | 32 |
| C28 Between 5 and 10 Years M | 94 |
| C29 Between 5 and 10 years F | 105 |
| C3 Total | 1,774 |
| C33 Between 10 and 15 years Single M | 123 |
| C35 Between 10 and 15 years Single F | 95 |
| C36 TUR AC | 286 |
| C37 TUR BU | 47,137 |
| C38 CAR BU | 41 |
| C39 Between 15 and 20 years Single M | 82 |
| C4 Members of Family M | 877 |
| C40 Between 15 and 20 years Married F | 1 |
| C40 MAN WURT BU | 12 |
| C41 Between 15 and 20 years Single F | 92 |
| C42 CLV TIM GRA | 42 |
| C44 Between 20 and 30 years Married M | 57 |
| C44 HOP LBS | 47 |
| C45 Between 20 and 30 years Single M | 150 |
| C45 MPL SGR LBS | 6,621 |
| C47 Between 20 and 30 years Married F | 91 |
| C48 Between 20 and 30 years Single F | 44 |
| C48 FLLD CLOTH YRDS | 132 |
| C49 Between 20 and 30 years Widows F | 2 |
| C49 FLAN YRDS | 771 |
| C5 Members of Family F | 778 |
| C50 FLX HEM LBS | 82 |
| C51 LIN YRDS | 89 |
| C52 Between 30 and 40 years Married M | 86 |
| C52 BULLS OX STEERS | 427 |
| C53 Between 30 and 40 years Single M | 31 |
| C53 MILK COWS | 544 |
| C54 Between 30 and 40 years Widowers M | 1 |
| C54 CALVES HEIFERS | 779 |
| C55 Between 30 and 40 years Married F | 77 |
| C55 HORSES | 133 |
| C56 Between 30 and 40 years Single F | 4 |
| C56 HORSES VAL | 7,807 |
| C57 Between 30 and 40 years Widows F | 5 |
| C57 COLTS FILLIES | 58 |
| C58 Between 30 and 40 years Deaths M | 2 |
| C58 SHEEP | 677 |
| C59 SWINE | 896 |
| C6 Not Members of Family M | 70 |
| C60 Between 40 and 50 years Married M | 61 |
| C60 TOT VALUE | 42,650 |
| C61 Between 40 and 50 years Single M | 8 |
| C61 BUTTER LB | 13,851 |
| C62 Between 40 and 50 years Widowers M | 5 |
| C62 CHEESE LB | 1,632 |
| C63 Between 40 and 50 years Married F | 47 |
| C64 Between 40 and 50 years Single F | 4 |
| C65 Between 40 and 50 years Widows F | 7 |
| C67 Between 40 and 50 years Deaths F | 2 |
| C68 Between 50 and 60 years Married M | 30 |
| C68 CAR PLEASURE | 8 |
| C69 Between 50 and 60 years Single M | 6 |
| C69 VALUE DOL P | 221 |
| C7 Not Members of Family F | 49 |
| C70 Between 50 and 60 years Widowers M | 4 |
| C71 Between 50 and 60 years Married F | 19 |
| C72 Between 50 and 60 years Single F | 4 |
| C73 Between 50 and 60 years Widows F | 4 |
| C74 Between 50 and 60 years Deaths M | 2 |
| C76 Between 60 and 70 years Married M | 20 |
| C77 Between 60 and 70 years Single M | 1 |
| C78 Between 60 and 70 years Widowers M | 4 |
| C79 Between 60 and 70 years Married F | 19 |
| C8 Births in 1860 M | 44 |
| C80 Between 60 and 70 years Single F | 2 |
| C81 Between 60 and 70 years Widows F | 9 |
| C84 Between 70 and 80 years Married M | 3 |
| C86 Between 70 and 80 years Widowers M | 3 |
| C87 Between 70 and 80 years Married F | 2 |
| C89 Between 70 and 80 years Widows F | 3 |
| C9 Births in 1860 F | 29 |
| C91 Between 70 and 80 years Deaths F | 1 |
| C92 Between 80 and 90 years Married M | 1 |
| C96 Between 80 and 90 years Single F | 1 |
| C97 Between 80 and 90 years Widows F | 3 |
| CD NAME | Bruce |
| England and Wales | 84 |
| Ireland | 240 |
| Natives of Canada French Origin | 16 |
| Natives of Canada Not of French Origin | 1,037 |
| New Brunswick | 4 |
| Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island | 5 |
| Prussia German States and Holland | 2 |
| Scotland | 378 |
| United States | 8 |
Identifiers
- TCP UID:
ON066008— year-scoped identifier from the Canadian Census Subdivision boundary file - Persistent place ID:
PLACE_ON104009— computed from spatial-overlap chains across census years - Wikidata: Q115261381
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). "Elderslie, Ontario (1861 census)" in HGIS Canada Knowledge Graph. Retrieved from https://jimclifford.ca/hgiscanada/places/on/elderslie-on066008-1861/.