Oshawa, Town—Ville, Ontario (1861 census)
Oshawa, Town—Ville was a town in Ontario County, Ontario, recorded in the 1861 Census of Canada with a population of 2,009. The community is grounded to Wikidata Q211867. The administrative centroid was at approximately 43.898°N, 78.861°W.
Population
In 1861, Oshawa, Town—Ville had a population of 2,009: 1,023 male and 986 female residents.
Population trajectory across census years
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1851 | 1,142 |
| 1861 | 2,009 |
| 1871 | 3,185 |
| 1881 | 3,992 |
| 1891 | 4,066 |
| 1901 | 4,394 |
| 1911 | 7,436 |
| 1921 | 11,940 |
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.
Later boundary forms
- In a later year, this CSD became part of Oshawa, Town—Ville, 1871 (26.8% share).
Neighbouring Census Subdivisions in 1861
In the 1861 census, Oshawa, Town—Ville shared boundaries with:
Full census record, 1861
The 1861 census recorded 326 measurements for this Census Subdivision across 7 categories. Tables below are collapsible.
Population & families (24 variables)
| Variable | Value |
|---|---|
| Female members of the family who are present | 856 |
| Females present who are not members of the family | 130 |
| Male members of the family who are present | 861 |
| Males present who are not members of the family | 162 |
| Number of adult females unable to read or write | 9 |
| Number of adult males unable to read or write | 10 |
| Number of blind males | 1 |
| Number of female births in the past year | 52 |
| Number of females | 986 |
| Number of females attending school | 147 |
| Number of male births in the past year | 55 |
| Number of males | 1,023 |
| Number of males attending school | 152 |
| Number of married females | 346 |
| Number of married males | 339 |
| Number of single females | 605 |
| Number of single males | 657 |
| Number of widowed females | 35 |
| Number of widowed males | 27 |
| POP FX N.1 | 986 |
| POP MX N.1 | 1,023 |
| POP TOT | 2,009 |
| POP XX N.1 | 2,009 |
| Total population | 2,009 |
Age structure (58 variables)
| Variable | Value |
|---|---|
| Number of females age 3 to 4 | 32 |
| Number of females aged 1 to 2 | 39 |
| Number of females aged 2 to 3 | 40 |
| Number of females aged 4 to 5 | 25 |
| Number of females aged 5 to 10 | 92 |
| Number of females of unknown age | 1 |
| Number of males aged 1 to 2 | 40 |
| Number of males aged 2 to 3 | 37 |
| Number of males aged 3 to 4 | 33 |
| Number of males aged 4 to 5 | 30 |
| Number of males aged 5 to 10 | 87 |
| Number of males of unknown age | 3 |
| Number of married females aged 15 to 20 | 3 |
| Number of married females aged 20 to 30 | 114 |
| Number of married females aged 30 to 40 | 99 |
| Number of married females aged 40 to 50 | 65 |
| Number of married females aged 50 to 60 | 41 |
| Number of married females aged 60 to 70 | 17 |
| Number of married females aged 70 to 80 | 6 |
| Number of married females aged 80 to 90 | 1 |
| Number of married males aged 15 to 20 | 1 |
| Number of married males aged 20 to 30 | 87 |
| Number of married males aged 30 to 40 | 104 |
| Number of married males aged 40 to 50 | 83 |
| Number of married males aged 50 to 60 | 37 |
| Number of married males aged 60 to 70 | 19 |
| Number of married males aged 70 to 80 | 6 |
| Number of married males aged 80 to 90 | 1 |
| 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 | 106 |
| Number of single females aged 20 to 30 | 105 |
| Number of single females aged 30 to 40 | 11 |
| Number of single females aged 40 to 50 | 11 |
| Number of single females aged 50 to 60 | 3 |
| Number of single males aged 10 to 15 | 97 |
| Number of single males aged 15 to 20 | 108 |
| Number of single males aged 20 to 30 | 135 |
| Number of single males aged 30 to 40 | 17 |
| Number of single males aged 40 to 50 | 5 |
| Number of single males aged 50 to 60 | 2 |
| Number of single males aged 60 to 70 | 6 |
| Number of single males aged 70 to 80 | 1 |
| Number of single males aged 80 to 90 | 1 |
| Number of widowed females aged 20 to 30 | 3 |
| Number of widowed females aged 30 to 40 | 3 |
| Number of widowed females aged 40 to 50 | 8 |
| Number of widowed females aged 50 to 60 | 6 |
| Number of widowed females aged 60 to 70 | 6 |
| Number of widowed females aged 70 to 80 | 8 |
| Number of widowed females aged 80 to 90 | 1 |
| Number of widowed males aged 20 to 30 | 4 |
| Number of widowed males aged 30 to 40 | 3 |
| 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 |
| Number of widowed males aged 80 to 90 | 4 |
Ethnic origin (12 variables)
| Variable | Value |
|---|---|
| Number of French Canadians | 15 |
| Number of persons native to Canada, not of French origin | 1,094 |
| Number of persons originating in England or Wales | 346 |
| Number of persons originating in France | 4 |
| Number of persons originating in Germany or Holland | 26 |
| Number of persons originating in Ireland | 271 |
| Number of persons originating in New Brunswick | 2 |
| Number of persons originating in Nova Scotia or Prince Edward Island | 3 |
| Number of persons originating in Scotland | 89 |
| Number of persons originating in Sweden or Norway | 2 |
| Number of persons originating in the United States | 156 |
| Number of persons originating in the West Indies | 1 |
Agriculture (69 variables)
| Variable | Value |
|---|---|
| Acres of barley | 69 |
| Acres of corn | 33 |
| Acres of farmland held by townspeople who are not farmers | 193 |
| Acres of farmland in gardens | 28 |
| Acres of farmland in pasture | 134 |
| Acres of farmland in woodland or forest | 295 |
| Acres of farmland under crops | 860 |
| Acres of farmland under cultivation | 1,022 |
| Acres of land in farms | 1,317 |
| Acres of mangel wurtzel | 8 |
| Acres of oats | 68 |
| Acres of peas | 45 |
| Acres of potatoes | 13 |
| Acres of spring wheat | 399 |
| Acres of turnips | 7 |
| Acres of winter wheat | 26 |
| Barrels of beef produced in the past year | 8 |
| Barrels of pork produced in the past year | 34 |
| Bushels of barley produced in the past year | 2,105 |
| Bushels of beans produced in the past year | 19 |
| Bushels of carrots produced in the past year | 1,030 |
| Bushels of corn produced in the past year | 1,200 |
| Bushels of mangel wurtzel produced in the past year | 4,296 |
| Bushels of oats produced in the past year | 2,840 |
| Bushels of peas produced in the past year | 1,130 |
| Bushels of potatoes produced in the past year | 1,530 |
| Bushels of spring wheat produced in the past year | 8,440 |
| Bushels of turnips produced in the past year | 2,610 |
| Bushels of winter wheat produced in the past year | 132 |
| C18 WHT FALL AC | 26 |
| C19 WHT FALL BU | 132 |
| C20 WHT SP AC | 399 |
| C21 WHT SP BU | 8,440 |
| C22 BAR AC | 69 |
| C23 BAR BU | 2,105 |
| C26 PEA AC | 45 |
| C27 PEA BU | 1,130 |
| C28 OAT AC | 68 |
| C29 OAT BU | 2,840 |
| C34 POT AC | 13 |
| C35 POT BU | 1,530 |
| C43 HAY TONS | 135 |
| C47 WOOL LBS | 1,019 |
| C63 BEEF BAR | 8 |
| C64 PORK BAR | 34 |
| Gallons of cider produced in the past year | 381 |
| Number of bulls, oxen, or steers | 4 |
| Number of calves and heifers | 50 |
| Number of horses aged 3 years and under | 27 |
| Number of horses aged over 3 years | 229 |
| Number of milk cows | 210 |
| Number of occupants of farms | 18 |
| Number of persons living on farms between 10 and 20 acres | 1 |
| Number of persons living on farms between 100 and 200 acres | 10 |
| Number of persons living on farms between 20 and 50 acres | 3 |
| Number of persons living on farms between 50 and 100 acres | 3 |
| Number of persons living on farms under 10 acres | 1 |
| Number of sheep | 240 |
| Number of swine | 235 |
| Pounds of cheese produced on farms in the past year | 950 |
| Pounds of homemade butter | 3,700 |
| Pounds of hops produced in the past year | 1,600 |
| Pounds of maple sugar produced in the past year | 510 |
| Pounds of wool produced on farms in the past year | 1,019 |
| Tons of hay produced in the past year | 135 |
| Value of all livestock | 29,317 |
| Value of farm implements in dollars | 3,568 |
| Value of farms (dollars) | 98,000 |
| Value of garden and orchard crops produced in the past year | 705 |
Manufacturing & industry (6 variables)
| Variable | Value |
|---|---|
| Number of carriages for hire | 43 |
| Number of carriages for pleasure | 127 |
| Value of carriages for hire (dollars) | 2,778 |
| Value of carriages for pleasure (dollars) | 9,440 |
| Yards of flannel produced in the past year | 357 |
| Yards of fulled cloth produced in the past year | 35 |
Deaths & mortality (10 variables)
| Variable | Value |
|---|---|
| Deaths in the past year among females aged 20 to 30 | 2 |
| Deaths in the past year among females aged 30 to 40 | 1 |
| Deaths in the past year among females of all ages | 6 |
| Deaths in the past year among females of unknown age | 1 |
| Deaths in the past year among females under age 1 | 2 |
| Deaths in the past year among males aged 50 to 60 | 1 |
| Deaths in the past year among males of all ages | 3 |
| Deaths in the past year among males of unknown age | 1 |
| Deaths in the past year among males under age 1 | 1 |
| Total number of deaths in the past year | 9 |
Other recorded variables (147 variables)
| Variable | Value |
|---|---|
| C01 TOTAL | 18 |
| C02 OCC UNDR 10 | 1 |
| C03 OCC 10 TO 20 | 1 |
| C04 OCC 20 TO 50 | 3 |
| C05 OCC 50 TO 100 | 3 |
| C06 OCC 100 TO 200 | 10 |
| C08 HELD | 1,317 |
| C09 UNDR CULT | 1,022 |
| C1 Males | 1,023 |
| C10 Deaths under 1 year M | 1 |
| C10 UNDR CROP | 860 |
| C100 Between 90 and 100 years Married M | 1 |
| C11 Deaths under 1 year F | 2 |
| C11 UNDR PAST | 134 |
| C116 Ages not given M | 3 |
| C117 Ages not given F | 1 |
| C118 Ages not given Deaths M | 1 |
| C119 Ages not given Deaths F | 1 |
| C12 GARDENS | 28 |
| C12 Under 2 Years M | 40 |
| C120 Married M | 339 |
| C121 Single M | 657 |
| C122 Widowed M | 27 |
| C123 Total M | 1,023 |
| C124 Married F | 346 |
| C125 Single F | 605 |
| C126 Widows F | 35 |
| C127 Total F | 986 |
| C128 Grand Total | 2,009 |
| C129 Deaths M | 3 |
| C13 Under 2 Years F | 39 |
| C13 WOOD WILD | 295 |
| C130 Deaths F | 6 |
| C131 Deaths Total | 9 |
| C136 Attending School M | 152 |
| C137 Attending School F | 147 |
| C138 Adults unable to read or write M | 10 |
| C139 Adults unable to read or write F | 9 |
| C14 CASH FARM | 98,000 |
| C142 Blind M | 1 |
| C15 CASH IMP | 3,568 |
| C16 GARDN VALUE | 705 |
| C16 Under 3 years M | 37 |
| C17 LAND HELD | 193 |
| C17 Under 3 years F | 40 |
| C2 Females | 986 |
| C20 Under 4 years M | 33 |
| C21 Under 4 years F | 32 |
| C24 Under 5 years M | 30 |
| C25 Under 5 years F | 25 |
| C28 Between 5 and 10 Years M | 87 |
| C29 Between 5 and 10 years F | 92 |
| C3 Total | 2,009 |
| C32 INDN CRN AC | 33 |
| C33 Between 10 and 15 years Single M | 97 |
| C33 INDN CRN BU | 1,200 |
| C35 Between 10 and 15 years Single F | 88 |
| C36 TUR AC | 7 |
| C37 TUR BU | 2,610 |
| C38 Between 15 and 20 years Married M | 1 |
| C38 CAR BU | 1,030 |
| C39 Between 15 and 20 years Single M | 108 |
| C39 MAN WURT AC | 8 |
| C4 Members of Family M | 861 |
| C40 Between 15 and 20 years Married F | 3 |
| C40 MAN WURT BU | 4,296 |
| C41 BEN BU | 19 |
| C41 Between 15 and 20 years Single F | 106 |
| C44 Between 20 and 30 years Married M | 87 |
| C44 HOP LBS | 1,600 |
| C45 Between 20 and 30 years Single M | 135 |
| C45 MPL SGR LBS | 510 |
| C46 Between 20 and 30 years Widowers M | 4 |
| C46 CID GAL | 381 |
| C47 Between 20 and 30 years Married F | 114 |
| C48 Between 20 and 30 years Single F | 105 |
| C48 FLLD CLOTH YRDS | 35 |
| C49 Between 20 and 30 years Widows F | 3 |
| C49 FLAN YRDS | 357 |
| C5 Members of Family F | 856 |
| C51 Between 20 and 30 years Deaths F | 2 |
| C52 Between 30 and 40 years Married M | 104 |
| C52 BULLS OX STEERS | 4 |
| C53 Between 30 and 40 years Single M | 17 |
| C53 MILK COWS | 210 |
| C54 Between 30 and 40 years Widowers M | 3 |
| C54 CALVES HEIFERS | 50 |
| C55 Between 30 and 40 years Married F | 99 |
| C55 HORSES | 229 |
| C56 Between 30 and 40 years Single F | 11 |
| C57 Between 30 and 40 years Widows F | 3 |
| C57 COLTS FILLIES | 27 |
| C58 SHEEP | 240 |
| C59 Between 30 and 40 years Deaths F | 1 |
| C59 SWINE | 235 |
| C6 Not Members of Family M | 162 |
| C60 Between 40 and 50 years Married M | 83 |
| C60 TOT VALUE | 29,317 |
| C61 Between 40 and 50 years Single M | 5 |
| C61 BUTTER LB | 3,700 |
| C62 Between 40 and 50 years Widowers M | 5 |
| C62 CHEESE LB | 950 |
| C63 Between 40 and 50 years Married F | 65 |
| C64 Between 40 and 50 years Single F | 11 |
| C65 Between 40 and 50 years Widows F | 8 |
| C68 Between 50 and 60 years Married M | 37 |
| C68 CAR PLEASURE | 127 |
| C69 Between 50 and 60 years Single M | 2 |
| C69 VALUE DOL P | 9,440 |
| C7 Not Members of Family F | 130 |
| C70 Between 50 and 60 years Widowers M | 4 |
| C70 CAR HIRE | 43 |
| C71 Between 50 and 60 years Married F | 41 |
| C71 VALUE DOL H | 2,778 |
| C72 Between 50 and 60 years Single F | 3 |
| C73 Between 50 and 60 years Widows F | 6 |
| C74 Between 50 and 60 years Deaths M | 1 |
| C76 Between 60 and 70 years Married M | 19 |
| C77 Between 60 and 70 years Single M | 6 |
| C78 Between 60 and 70 years Widowers M | 4 |
| C79 Between 60 and 70 years Married F | 17 |
| C8 Births in 1860 M | 55 |
| C81 Between 60 and 70 years Widows F | 6 |
| C84 Between 70 and 80 years Married M | 6 |
| C85 Between 70 and 80 years Single M | 1 |
| C86 Between 70 and 80 years Widowers M | 3 |
| C87 Between 70 and 80 years Married F | 6 |
| C89 Between 70 and 80 years Widows F | 8 |
| C9 Births in 1860 F | 52 |
| C92 Between 80 and 90 years Married M | 1 |
| C93 Between 80 and 90 years Single M | 1 |
| C94 Between 80 and 90 years Widowers M | 4 |
| C95 Between 80 and 90 years Married F | 1 |
| C97 Between 80 and 90 years Widows F | 1 |
| CD NAME | Ontario |
| England and Wales | 346 |
| France | 4 |
| Ireland | 271 |
| Natives of Canada French Origin | 15 |
| Natives of Canada Not of French Origin | 1,094 |
| New Brunswick | 2 |
| Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island | 3 |
| Prussia German States and Holland | 26 |
| Scotland | 89 |
| Swedan and Norway | 2 |
| United States | 156 |
| West Indies | 1 |
Identifiers
- TCP UID:
ON089003— year-scoped identifier from the Canadian Census Subdivision boundary file - Persistent place ID:
PLACE_ON133012— computed from spatial-overlap chains across census years - Wikidata: Q211867
- Wikipedia (EN): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oshawa
- Wikipédia (FR): https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oshawa
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). "Oshawa, Town—Ville, Ontario (1861 census)" in HGIS Canada Knowledge Graph. Retrieved from https://jimclifford.ca/hgiscanada/places/on/oshawa-town-ville-on089003-1861/.