Beauharnois, Town—Ville, Quebec (1861 census)
Beauharnois, Town—Ville was a town in Beauharnois County, Quebec, recorded in the 1861 Census of Canada with a population of 1,641. The administrative centroid was at approximately 45.313°N, 73.879°W.
Population
In 1861, Beauharnois, Town—Ville had a population of 1,641: 839 male and 802 female residents. Population density was 2280.2 people per square mile.
Population trajectory across census years
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1851 | 874 |
| 1861 | 1,641 |
| 1871 | 1,423 |
| 1881 | 1,499 |
| 1891 | 1,590 |
| 1901 | 1,976 |
| 1911 | 2,015 |
| 1921 | 2,250 |
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, Beauharnois, Town—Ville shared boundaries with:
Full census record, 1861
The 1861 census recorded 294 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 | 582 |
| Females present who are not members of the family | 220 |
| Male members of the family who are present | 553 |
| Males present who are not members of the family | 286 |
| Number of adult females unable to read or write | 107 |
| Number of adult males unable to read or write | 103 |
| Number of deaf and dumb males | 1 |
| Number of female births in the past year | 32 |
| Number of females | 802 |
| Number of females attending school | 83 |
| Number of male births in the past year | 34 |
| Number of males | 839 |
| Number of males attending school | 84 |
| Number of married females | 243 |
| Number of married males | 222 |
| Number of single females | 547 |
| Number of single males | 613 |
| Number of widowed females | 12 |
| Number of widowed males | 4 |
| POP FX N.1 | 802 |
| POP MX N.1 | 839 |
| POP TOT | 1,641 |
| POP XX N.1 | 1,641 |
| Total population | 1,641 |
Age structure (52 variables)
| Variable | Value |
|---|---|
| Number of females age 3 to 4 | 26 |
| Number of females aged 1 to 2 | 12 |
| Number of females aged 2 to 3 | 22 |
| Number of females aged 4 to 5 | 30 |
| Number of females aged 5 to 10 | 62 |
| Number of females of unknown age | 19 |
| Number of males aged 1 to 2 | 16 |
| Number of males aged 2 to 3 | 20 |
| Number of males aged 3 to 4 | 17 |
| Number of males aged 4 to 5 | 25 |
| Number of males aged 5 to 10 | 69 |
| Number of males of unknown age | 12 |
| Number of married females aged 15 to 20 | 3 |
| Number of married females aged 20 to 30 | 54 |
| Number of married females aged 30 to 40 | 65 |
| Number of married females aged 40 to 50 | 60 |
| Number of married females aged 50 to 60 | 29 |
| Number of married females aged 60 to 70 | 19 |
| Number of married females aged 70 to 80 | 11 |
| Number of married females aged 80 to 90 | 1 |
| Number of married females aged 90 to 100 | 1 |
| Number of married males aged 20 to 30 | 24 |
| Number of married males aged 30 to 40 | 63 |
| Number of married males aged 40 to 50 | 63 |
| Number of married males aged 50 to 60 | 29 |
| Number of married males aged 60 to 70 | 28 |
| Number of married males aged 70 to 80 | 13 |
| Number of married males aged 80 to 90 | 2 |
| Number of single females aged 10 to 15 | 100 |
| Number of single females aged 15 to 20 | 136 |
| Number of single females aged 20 to 30 | 66 |
| Number of single females aged 30 to 40 | 26 |
| Number of single females aged 40 to 50 | 11 |
| Number of single females aged 50 to 60 | 3 |
| Number of single females aged 80 to 90 | 1 |
| Number of single females aged 90 to 100 | 1 |
| Number of single males aged 10 to 15 | 122 |
| Number of single males aged 15 to 20 | 166 |
| Number of single males aged 20 to 30 | 102 |
| Number of single males aged 30 to 40 | 24 |
| Number of single males aged 40 to 50 | 2 |
| Number of single males aged 50 to 60 | 2 |
| Number of single males aged 60 to 70 | 2 |
| Number of widowed females aged 30 to 40 | 1 |
| Number of widowed females aged 40 to 50 | 1 |
| Number of widowed females aged 50 to 60 | 4 |
| Number of widowed females aged 60 to 70 | 2 |
| Number of widowed females aged 70 to 80 | 3 |
| Number of widowed females aged 90 to 100 | 1 |
| 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 | 2 |
Ethnic origin (8 variables)
| Variable | Value |
|---|---|
| Number of French Canadians | 1,443 |
| Number of persons native to Canada, not of French origin | 125 |
| Number of persons originating in England or Wales | 20 |
| Number of persons originating in Germany or Holland | 2 |
| Number of persons originating in Ireland | 21 |
| Number of persons originating in Scotland | 23 |
| Number of persons originating in the United States | 2 |
| Number of persons whose origin is unknown | 5 |
Agriculture (51 variables)
| Variable | Value |
|---|---|
| Acres of barley | 10 |
| Acres of corn | 1 |
| Acres of farmland held by townspeople who are not farmers | 43 |
| Acres of farmland in gardens | 1 |
| Acres of farmland in pasture | 67 |
| Acres of farmland in woodland or forest | 10 |
| Acres of farmland under crops | 129 |
| Acres of farmland under cultivation | 197 |
| Acres of land in farms | 207 |
| Acres of oats | 22 |
| Acres of peas | 29 |
| Acres of spring wheat | 12 |
| Barrels of beef produced in the past year | 24 |
| Barrels of pork produced in the past year | 70 |
| Bushels of barley produced in the past year | 387 |
| Bushels of carrots produced in the past year | 10 |
| Bushels of corn produced in the past year | 48 |
| Bushels of mangel wurtzel produced in the past year | 68 |
| Bushels of oats produced in the past year | 230 |
| Bushels of peas produced in the past year | 550 |
| Bushels of potatoes produced in the past year | 122 |
| Bushels of spring wheat produced in the past year | 19 |
| C20 WHT SP AC | 12 |
| C21 WHT SP BU | 19 |
| C22 BAR AC | 10 |
| C23 BAR BU | 387 |
| C26 PEA AC | 29 |
| C27 PEA BU | 550 |
| C28 OAT AC | 22 |
| C29 OAT BU | 230 |
| C35 POT BU | 122 |
| C43 HAY TONS | 6 |
| C47 WOOL LBS | 26 |
| C63 BEEF BAR | 24 |
| C64 PORK BAR | 70 |
| Number of bulls, oxen, or steers | 1 |
| Number of calves and heifers | 1 |
| Number of horses aged 3 years and under | 1 |
| Number of horses aged over 3 years | 132 |
| Number of milk cows | 123 |
| Number of occupants of farms | 6 |
| Number of persons living on farms between 10 and 20 acres | 1 |
| Number of persons living on farms between 20 and 50 acres | 1 |
| Number of persons living on farms between 50 and 100 acres | 2 |
| Number of persons living on farms under 10 acres | 2 |
| Number of sheep | 86 |
| Number of swine | 48 |
| Pounds of wool produced on farms in the past year | 26 |
| Tons of hay produced in the past year | 6 |
| Value of all livestock | 10,105 |
| Value of farms (dollars) | 1,340 |
Manufacturing & industry (5 variables)
| Variable | Value |
|---|---|
| Number of carriages for hire | 30 |
| Number of carriages for pleasure | 269 |
| Value of carriages for hire (dollars) | 608 |
| Value of carriages for pleasure (dollars) | 7,665 |
| Yards of fulled cloth produced in the past year | 16 |
Deaths & mortality (20 variables)
| Variable | Value |
|---|---|
| Deaths in the past year among females aged 1 to 2 | 3 |
| Deaths in the past year among females aged 15 to 20 | 1 |
| Deaths in the past year among females aged 20 to 30 | 2 |
| Deaths in the past year among females aged 40 to 50 | 3 |
| Deaths in the past year among females aged 5 to 10 | 1 |
| Deaths in the past year among females aged 60 to 70 | 1 |
| Deaths in the past year among females aged 70 to 80 | 2 |
| Deaths in the past year among females aged 80 to 90 | 1 |
| Deaths in the past year among females of all ages | 20 |
| Deaths in the past year among females under age 1 | 6 |
| Deaths in the past year among males aged 1 to 2 | 1 |
| Deaths in the past year among males aged 10 to 15 | 2 |
| Deaths in the past year among males aged 15 to 20 | 1 |
| Deaths in the past year among males aged 30 to 40 | 1 |
| Deaths in the past year among males aged 40 to 50 | 2 |
| Deaths in the past year among males aged 50 to 60 | 1 |
| Deaths in the past year among males aged 80 to 90 | 1 |
| Deaths in the past year among males of all ages | 15 |
| Deaths in the past year among males under age 1 | 6 |
| Total number of deaths in the past year | 35 |
Other recorded variables (134 variables)
| Variable | Value |
|---|---|
| C01 TOTAL | 6 |
| C02 OCC UNDR 10 | 2 |
| C03 OCC 10 TO 20 | 1 |
| C04 OCC 20 TO 50 | 1 |
| C05 OCC 50 TO 100 | 2 |
| C08 HELD | 207 |
| C09 UNDR CULT | 197 |
| C1 Males | 839 |
| C10 Deaths under 1 year M | 6 |
| C10 UNDR CROP | 129 |
| C103 Between 90 and 100 years Married F | 1 |
| C104 Between 90 and 100 years Single F | 1 |
| C105 Between 90 and 100 years Widows F | 1 |
| C11 Deaths under 1 year F | 6 |
| C11 UNDR PAST | 67 |
| C116 Ages not given M | 12 |
| C117 Ages not given F | 19 |
| C12 GARDENS | 1 |
| C12 Under 2 Years M | 16 |
| C120 Married M | 222 |
| C121 Single M | 613 |
| C122 Widowed M | 4 |
| C123 Total M | 839 |
| C124 Married F | 243 |
| C125 Single F | 547 |
| C126 Widows F | 12 |
| C127 Total F | 802 |
| C128 Grand Total | 1,641 |
| C129 Deaths M | 15 |
| C13 Under 2 Years F | 12 |
| C13 WOOD WILD | 10 |
| C130 Deaths F | 20 |
| C131 Deaths Total | 35 |
| C136 Attending School M | 84 |
| C137 Attending School F | 83 |
| C138 Adults unable to read or write M | 103 |
| C139 Adults unable to read or write F | 107 |
| C14 CASH FARM | 1,340 |
| C14 Deaths under 2 years M | 1 |
| C140 Deaf and Dumb M | 1 |
| C15 Deaths under 2 years F | 3 |
| C16 Under 3 years M | 20 |
| C17 LAND HELD | 43 |
| C17 Under 3 years F | 22 |
| C2 Females | 802 |
| C20 Under 4 years M | 17 |
| C21 Under 4 years F | 26 |
| C24 Under 5 years M | 25 |
| C25 Under 5 years F | 30 |
| C28 Between 5 and 10 Years M | 69 |
| C29 Between 5 and 10 years F | 62 |
| C3 Total | 1,641 |
| C31 Deaths between 5 and 10 years F | 1 |
| C32 INDN CRN AC | 1 |
| C33 Between 10 and 15 years Single M | 122 |
| C33 INDN CRN BU | 48 |
| C35 Between 10 and 15 years Single F | 100 |
| C36 Between 10 and 15 years Deaths M | 2 |
| C38 CAR BU | 10 |
| C39 Between 15 and 20 years Single M | 166 |
| C4 Members of Family M | 553 |
| C40 Between 15 and 20 years Married F | 3 |
| C40 MAN WURT BU | 68 |
| C41 Between 15 and 20 years Single F | 136 |
| C42 Between 15 and 20 years Deaths M | 1 |
| C43 Between 15 and 20 years Deaths F | 1 |
| C44 Between 20 and 30 years Married M | 24 |
| C45 Between 20 and 30 years Single M | 102 |
| C47 Between 20 and 30 years Married F | 54 |
| C48 Between 20 and 30 years Single F | 66 |
| C48 FLLD CLOTH YRDS | 16 |
| C5 Members of Family F | 582 |
| C51 Between 20 and 30 years Deaths F | 2 |
| C52 Between 30 and 40 years Married M | 63 |
| C52 BULLS OX STEERS | 1 |
| C53 Between 30 and 40 years Single M | 24 |
| C53 MILK COWS | 123 |
| C54 Between 30 and 40 years Widowers M | 1 |
| C54 CALVES HEIFERS | 1 |
| C55 Between 30 and 40 years Married F | 65 |
| C55 HORSES | 132 |
| C56 Between 30 and 40 years Single F | 26 |
| C57 Between 30 and 40 years Widows F | 1 |
| C57 COLTS FILLIES | 1 |
| C58 Between 30 and 40 years Deaths M | 1 |
| C58 SHEEP | 86 |
| C59 SWINE | 48 |
| C6 Not Members of Family M | 286 |
| C60 Between 40 and 50 years Married M | 63 |
| C60 TOT VALUE | 10,105 |
| C61 Between 40 and 50 years Single M | 2 |
| C62 Between 40 and 50 years Widowers M | 1 |
| C63 Between 40 and 50 years Married F | 60 |
| C64 Between 40 and 50 years Single F | 11 |
| C65 Between 40 and 50 years Widows F | 1 |
| C66 Between 40 and 50 years Deaths M | 2 |
| C67 Between 40 and 50 years Deaths F | 3 |
| C68 Between 50 and 60 years Married M | 29 |
| C68 CAR PLEASURE | 269 |
| C69 Between 50 and 60 years Single M | 2 |
| C69 VALUE DOL P | 7,665 |
| C7 Not Members of Family F | 220 |
| C70 Between 50 and 60 years Widowers M | 2 |
| C70 CAR HIRE | 30 |
| C71 Between 50 and 60 years Married F | 29 |
| C71 VALUE DOL H | 608 |
| C72 Between 50 and 60 years Single F | 3 |
| C73 Between 50 and 60 years Widows F | 4 |
| C74 Between 50 and 60 years Deaths M | 1 |
| C76 Between 60 and 70 years Married M | 28 |
| C77 Between 60 and 70 years Single M | 2 |
| C79 Between 60 and 70 years Married F | 19 |
| C8 Births in 1860 M | 34 |
| C81 Between 60 and 70 years Widows F | 2 |
| C83 Between 60 and 70 years Deaths F | 1 |
| C84 Between 70 and 80 years Married M | 13 |
| C87 Between 70 and 80 years Married F | 11 |
| C89 Between 70 and 80 years Widows F | 3 |
| C9 Births in 1860 F | 32 |
| C91 Between 70 and 80 years Deaths F | 2 |
| C92 Between 80 and 90 years Married M | 2 |
| C95 Between 80 and 90 years Married F | 1 |
| C96 Between 80 and 90 years Single F | 1 |
| C98 Between 80 and 90 years Deaths M | 1 |
| C99 Between 80 and 90 years Deaths F | 1 |
| CD NAME | Beauharnois |
| England and Wales | 20 |
| Ireland | 21 |
| Natives of Canada French Origin | 1,443 |
| Natives of Canada Not of French Origin | 125 |
| Not Known | 5 |
| Prussia German States and Holland | 2 |
| Scotland | 23 |
| United States | 2 |
Identifiers
- TCP UID:
QC006001— year-scoped identifier from the Canadian Census Subdivision boundary file - Persistent place ID:
PLACE_QC041008_1851— 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). "Beauharnois, Town—Ville, Quebec (1861 census)" in HGIS Canada Knowledge Graph. Retrieved from https://jimclifford.ca/hgiscanada/places/qc/beauharnois-town-ville-qc006001-1861/.