Chester, West, Quebec (1861 census)
Chester, West was a census subdivision in Arthabaska County, Quebec, recorded in the 1861 Census of Canada with a population of 1,876. The administrative centroid was at approximately 45.980°N, 71.804°W.
Population
In 1861, Chester, West had a population of 1,876: 978 male and 898 female residents. Population density was 30.6 people per square mile.
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 Chester, Township, 1851 (55.2% share).
Later boundary forms
- In a later year, this CSD contained Chester W-O, 1871 (72.4% of this CSD's polygon).
Neighbouring Census Subdivisions in 1861
In the 1861 census, Chester, West 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 (24 variables)
| Variable | Value |
|---|---|
| Female members of the family who are present | 848 |
| Females present who are not members of the family | 50 |
| Male members of the family who are present | 871 |
| Males present who are not members of the family | 107 |
| Number of adult females unable to read or write | 155 |
| Number of adult males unable to read or write | 246 |
| Number of female births in the past year | 52 |
| Number of females | 898 |
| Number of females attending school | 108 |
| Number of lunatic females | 1 |
| Number of male births in the past year | 54 |
| Number of males | 978 |
| Number of males attending school | 118 |
| Number of married females | 297 |
| Number of married males | 321 |
| Number of single females | 583 |
| Number of single males | 653 |
| Number of widowed females | 18 |
| Number of widowed males | 4 |
| POP FX N.1 | 898 |
| POP MX N.1 | 978 |
| POP TOT | 1,876 |
| POP XX N.1 | 1,876 |
| Total population | 1,876 |
Age structure (40 variables)
| Variable | Value |
|---|---|
| Number of females age 3 to 4 | 37 |
| Number of females aged 1 to 2 | 64 |
| Number of females aged 2 to 3 | 54 |
| Number of females aged 4 to 5 | 41 |
| Number of females aged 5 to 10 | 145 |
| Number of males aged 1 to 2 | 64 |
| Number of males aged 2 to 3 | 61 |
| Number of males aged 3 to 4 | 52 |
| Number of males aged 4 to 5 | 49 |
| Number of males aged 5 to 10 | 139 |
| Number of married females aged 15 to 20 | 3 |
| Number of married females aged 20 to 30 | 130 |
| Number of married females aged 30 to 40 | 97 |
| Number of married females aged 40 to 50 | 38 |
| Number of married females aged 50 to 60 | 14 |
| Number of married females aged 60 to 70 | 13 |
| Number of married females aged 70 to 80 | 2 |
| Number of married males aged 20 to 30 | 117 |
| Number of married males aged 30 to 40 | 103 |
| Number of married males aged 40 to 50 | 47 |
| Number of married males aged 50 to 60 | 33 |
| Number of married males aged 60 to 70 | 14 |
| Number of married males aged 70 to 80 | 6 |
| Number of married males aged 80 to 90 | 1 |
| Number of single females aged 10 to 15 | 101 |
| Number of single females aged 15 to 20 | 73 |
| Number of single females aged 20 to 30 | 15 |
| Number of single females aged 60 to 70 | 1 |
| Number of single males aged 10 to 15 | 106 |
| Number of single males aged 15 to 20 | 77 |
| Number of single males aged 20 to 30 | 46 |
| Number of single males aged 30 to 40 | 3 |
| Number of single males aged 50 to 60 | 2 |
| Number of widowed females aged 30 to 40 | 2 |
| Number of widowed females aged 40 to 50 | 1 |
| Number of widowed females aged 50 to 60 | 2 |
| Number of widowed females aged 60 to 70 | 5 |
| Number of widowed females aged 70 to 80 | 8 |
| Number of widowed males aged 60 to 70 | 1 |
| Number of widowed males aged 70 to 80 | 2 |
Ethnic origin (3 variables)
| Variable | Value |
|---|---|
| Number of French Canadians | 1,874 |
| Number of persons native to Canada, not of French origin | 1 |
| Number of persons originating in France | 1 |
Agriculture (78 variables)
| Variable | Value |
|---|---|
| Acres of barley | 267 |
| Acres of buckwheat | 315 |
| Acres of corn | 1 |
| Acres of farmland held by townspeople who are not farmers | 232 |
| Acres of farmland in gardens | 47 |
| Acres of farmland in pasture | 1,759 |
| Acres of farmland in woodland or forest | 17,089 |
| Acres of farmland under crops | 4,067 |
| Acres of farmland under cultivation | 5,873 |
| Acres of land in farms | 22,962 |
| Acres of oats | 660 |
| Acres of peas | 112 |
| Acres of potatoes | 316 |
| Acres of rye | 441 |
| Acres of spring wheat | 261 |
| Acres of turnips | 43 |
| Acres of winter wheat | 5 |
| Barrels of beef produced in the past year | 48 |
| Barrels of pork produced in the past year | 483 |
| Bushels of barley produced in the past year | 3,541 |
| Bushels of beans produced in the past year | 4 |
| Bushels of buckwheat produced in the past year | 3,760 |
| Bushels of carrots produced in the past year | 4 |
| Bushels of clover, timothy, or other grass seed produced in the past year | 67 |
| Bushels of corn produced in the past year | 7 |
| Bushels of oats produced in the past year | 12,933 |
| Bushels of peas produced in the past year | 857 |
| Bushels of potatoes produced in the past year | 27,429 |
| Bushels of rye produced in the past year | 4,811 |
| Bushels of spring wheat produced in the past year | 2,724 |
| Bushels of turnips produced in the past year | 3,489 |
| Bushels of winter wheat produced in the past year | 12 |
| C18 WHT FALL AC | 5 |
| C19 WHT FALL BU | 12 |
| C20 WHT SP AC | 261 |
| C21 WHT SP BU | 2,724 |
| C22 BAR AC | 267 |
| C23 BAR BU | 3,541 |
| C24 RYE AC | 441 |
| C25 RYE BU | 4,811 |
| C26 PEA AC | 112 |
| C27 PEA BU | 857 |
| C28 OAT AC | 660 |
| C29 OAT BU | 12,933 |
| C30 BWT AC | 315 |
| C31 BWT BU | 3,760 |
| C34 POT AC | 316 |
| C35 POT BU | 27,429 |
| C43 HAY TONS | 897 |
| C47 WOOL LBS | 1,721 |
| C63 BEEF BAR | 48 |
| C64 PORK BAR | 483 |
| Gallons of cider produced in the past year | 54 |
| HRS ov03 V | 8,793 |
| Number of bulls, oxen, or steers | 379 |
| Number of calves and heifers | 439 |
| Number of horses aged 3 years and under | 30 |
| Number of horses aged over 3 years | 151 |
| Number of milk cows | 311 |
| Number of occupants of farms | 302 |
| Number of persons living on farms between 10 and 20 acres | 1 |
| Number of persons living on farms between 100 and 200 acres | 27 |
| Number of persons living on farms between 20 and 50 acres | 104 |
| Number of persons living on farms between 50 and 100 acres | 159 |
| Number of persons living on farms over 200 acres | 4 |
| Number of persons living on farms under 10 acres | 7 |
| Number of sheep | 798 |
| Number of swine | 530 |
| Pounds of cheese produced on farms in the past year | 425 |
| Pounds of flax or hemp produced in the past year | 1,355 |
| Pounds of homemade butter | 7,841 |
| Pounds of maple sugar produced in the past year | 29,840 |
| Pounds of wool produced on farms in the past year | 1,721 |
| Tons of hay produced in the past year | 897 |
| Value of all livestock | 27,555 |
| Value of farm implements in dollars | 3,827 |
| Value of farms (dollars) | 134,667 |
| Value of garden and orchard crops produced in the past year | 270 |
Manufacturing & industry (5 variables)
| Variable | Value |
|---|---|
| Number of carriages for pleasure | 55 |
| Value of carriages for pleasure (dollars) | 843 |
| Yards of flannel produced in the past year | 1,164 |
| Yards of fulled cloth produced in the past year | 998 |
| Yards of linen produced in the past year | 1,249 |
Deaths & mortality (12 variables)
| Variable | Value |
|---|---|
| Deaths in the past year among females aged 15 to 20 | 1 |
| Deaths in the past year among females aged 20 to 30 | 1 |
| Deaths in the past year among females aged 60 to 70 | 1 |
| Deaths in the past year among females aged 70 to 80 | 1 |
| Deaths in the past year among females of all ages | 7 |
| Deaths in the past year among females under age 1 | 3 |
| Deaths in the past year among males age 3 to 4 | 1 |
| Deaths in the past year among males aged 20 to 30 | 3 |
| Deaths in the past year among males aged 40 to 50 | 1 |
| Deaths in the past year among males of all ages | 7 |
| Deaths in the past year among males under age 1 | 2 |
| Total number of deaths in the past year | 14 |
Other recorded variables (122 variables)
| Variable | Value |
|---|---|
| C01 TOTAL | 302 |
| C02 OCC UNDR 10 | 7 |
| C03 OCC 10 TO 20 | 1 |
| C04 OCC 20 TO 50 | 104 |
| C05 OCC 50 TO 100 | 159 |
| C06 OCC 100 TO 200 | 27 |
| C07 OCC OVR 200 | 4 |
| C08 HELD | 22,962 |
| C09 UNDR CULT | 5,873 |
| C1 Males | 978 |
| C10 Deaths under 1 year M | 2 |
| C10 UNDR CROP | 4,067 |
| C11 Deaths under 1 year F | 3 |
| C11 UNDR PAST | 1,759 |
| C12 GARDENS | 47 |
| C12 Under 2 Years M | 64 |
| C120 Married M | 321 |
| C121 Single M | 653 |
| C122 Widowed M | 4 |
| C123 Total M | 978 |
| C124 Married F | 297 |
| C125 Single F | 583 |
| C126 Widows F | 18 |
| C127 Total F | 898 |
| C128 Grand Total | 1,876 |
| C129 Deaths M | 7 |
| C13 Under 2 Years F | 64 |
| C13 WOOD WILD | 17,089 |
| C130 Deaths F | 7 |
| C131 Deaths Total | 14 |
| C136 Attending School M | 118 |
| C137 Attending School F | 108 |
| C138 Adults unable to read or write M | 246 |
| C139 Adults unable to read or write F | 155 |
| C14 CASH FARM | 134,667 |
| C145 Lunatics F | 1 |
| C15 CASH IMP | 3,827 |
| C16 GARDN VALUE | 270 |
| C16 Under 3 years M | 61 |
| C17 LAND HELD | 232 |
| C17 Under 3 years F | 54 |
| C2 Females | 898 |
| C20 Under 4 years M | 52 |
| C21 Under 4 years F | 37 |
| C22 Deaths under 4 years M | 1 |
| C24 Under 5 years M | 49 |
| C25 Under 5 years F | 41 |
| C28 Between 5 and 10 Years M | 139 |
| C29 Between 5 and 10 years F | 145 |
| C3 Total | 1,876 |
| C32 INDN CRN AC | 1 |
| C33 Between 10 and 15 years Single M | 106 |
| C33 INDN CRN BU | 7 |
| C35 Between 10 and 15 years Single F | 101 |
| C36 TUR AC | 43 |
| C37 TUR BU | 3,489 |
| C38 CAR BU | 4 |
| C39 Between 15 and 20 years Single M | 77 |
| C4 Members of Family M | 871 |
| C40 Between 15 and 20 years Married F | 3 |
| C41 BEN BU | 4 |
| C41 Between 15 and 20 years Single F | 73 |
| C42 CLV TIM GRA | 67 |
| C43 Between 15 and 20 years Deaths F | 1 |
| C44 Between 20 and 30 years Married M | 117 |
| C45 Between 20 and 30 years Single M | 46 |
| C45 MPL SGR LBS | 29,840 |
| C46 CID GAL | 54 |
| C47 Between 20 and 30 years Married F | 130 |
| C48 Between 20 and 30 years Single F | 15 |
| C48 FLLD CLOTH YRDS | 998 |
| C49 FLAN YRDS | 1,164 |
| C5 Members of Family F | 848 |
| C50 Between 20 and 30 years Deaths M | 3 |
| C50 FLX HEM LBS | 1,355 |
| C51 Between 20 and 30 years Deaths F | 1 |
| C51 LIN YRDS | 1,249 |
| C52 Between 30 and 40 years Married M | 103 |
| C52 BULLS OX STEERS | 379 |
| C53 Between 30 and 40 years Single M | 3 |
| C53 MILK COWS | 311 |
| C54 CALVES HEIFERS | 439 |
| C55 Between 30 and 40 years Married F | 97 |
| C55 HORSES | 151 |
| C56 HORSES VAL | 8,793 |
| C57 Between 30 and 40 years Widows F | 2 |
| C57 COLTS FILLIES | 30 |
| C58 SHEEP | 798 |
| C59 SWINE | 530 |
| C6 Not Members of Family M | 107 |
| C60 Between 40 and 50 years Married M | 47 |
| C60 TOT VALUE | 27,555 |
| C61 BUTTER LB | 7,841 |
| C62 CHEESE LB | 425 |
| C63 Between 40 and 50 years Married F | 38 |
| C65 Between 40 and 50 years Widows F | 1 |
| C66 Between 40 and 50 years Deaths M | 1 |
| C68 Between 50 and 60 years Married M | 33 |
| C68 CAR PLEASURE | 55 |
| C69 Between 50 and 60 years Single M | 2 |
| C69 VALUE DOL P | 843 |
| C7 Not Members of Family F | 50 |
| C71 Between 50 and 60 years Married F | 14 |
| C73 Between 50 and 60 years Widows F | 2 |
| C76 Between 60 and 70 years Married M | 14 |
| C78 Between 60 and 70 years Widowers M | 1 |
| C79 Between 60 and 70 years Married F | 13 |
| C8 Births in 1860 M | 54 |
| C80 Between 60 and 70 years Single F | 1 |
| 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 | 6 |
| C86 Between 70 and 80 years Widowers M | 2 |
| C87 Between 70 and 80 years Married F | 2 |
| C89 Between 70 and 80 years Widows F | 8 |
| C9 Births in 1860 F | 52 |
| C91 Between 70 and 80 years Deaths F | 1 |
| C92 Between 80 and 90 years Married M | 1 |
| CD NAME | Arthabaska |
| France | 1 |
| Natives of Canada French Origin | 1,874 |
| Natives of Canada Not of French Origin | 1 |
Identifiers
- TCP UID:
QC003007— year-scoped identifier from the Canadian Census Subdivision boundary file - Persistent place ID:
PLACE_QC003007— 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). "Chester, West, Quebec (1861 census)" in HGIS Canada Knowledge Graph. Retrieved from https://jimclifford.ca/hgiscanada/places/qc/chester-west-qc003007-1861/.