Ste. Scholastique, Parish, Quebec (1861 census)
Ste. Scholastique, Parish was a township in Two Mountains County, Quebec (Canada West / Ontario), recorded in the 1861 Census of Canada with a population of 3,204. The administrative centroid was at approximately 45.655°N, 74.085°W.
Population
In 1861, Ste. Scholastique, Parish had a population of 3,204: 1,668 male and 1,536 female residents.
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 Ste. Scholastique, 1851 (67.0% share).
Neighbouring Census Subdivisions in 1861
In the 1861 census, Ste. Scholastique, Parish shared boundaries with:
- St. Augustin
- St. Benoit
- St. Canut
- St. Hermas
- St. Janvier
- St. Jérôme
- Ste. Scholastique, Village and Convent
Full census record, 1861
The 1861 census recorded 352 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 | 1,402 |
| Females present who are not members of the family | 134 |
| Male members of the family who are present | 1,557 |
| Males present who are not members of the family | 111 |
| Number of adult females unable to read or write | 315 |
| Number of adult males unable to read or write | 422 |
| Number of blind males | 1 |
| Number of female births in the past year | 50 |
| Number of females | 1,536 |
| Number of females attending school | 257 |
| Number of lunatic females | 1 |
| Number of lunatic males | 1 |
| Number of male births in the past year | 70 |
| Number of males | 1,668 |
| Number of males attending school | 243 |
| Number of married females | 413 |
| Number of married males | 442 |
| Number of single females | 1,074 |
| Number of single males | 1,193 |
| Number of widowed females | 49 |
| Number of widowed males | 33 |
| POP FX N.1 | 1,536 |
| POP MX N.1 | 1,668 |
| POP TOT | 3,204 |
| POP XX N.1 | 3,204 |
| Total population | 3,204 |
Age structure (56 variables)
| Variable | Value |
|---|---|
| Number of females age 3 to 4 | 52 |
| Number of females aged 1 to 2 | 71 |
| Number of females aged 2 to 3 | 49 |
| Number of females aged 4 to 5 | 45 |
| Number of females aged 5 to 10 | 233 |
| Number of males aged 1 to 2 | 68 |
| Number of males aged 2 to 3 | 68 |
| Number of males aged 3 to 4 | 69 |
| Number of males aged 4 to 5 | 60 |
| Number of males aged 5 to 10 | 226 |
| Number of married females aged 15 to 20 | 26 |
| Number of married females aged 20 to 30 | 122 |
| Number of married females aged 30 to 40 | 113 |
| Number of married females aged 40 to 50 | 69 |
| Number of married females aged 50 to 60 | 51 |
| Number of married females aged 60 to 70 | 26 |
| Number of married females aged 70 to 80 | 6 |
| Number of married males aged 15 to 20 | 2 |
| Number of married males aged 20 to 30 | 107 |
| Number of married males aged 30 to 40 | 121 |
| Number of married males aged 40 to 50 | 87 |
| Number of married males aged 50 to 60 | 63 |
| Number of married males aged 60 to 70 | 44 |
| Number of married males aged 70 to 80 | 18 |
| Number of single females aged 10 to 15 | 204 |
| Number of single females aged 15 to 20 | 182 |
| Number of single females aged 20 to 30 | 115 |
| Number of single females aged 30 to 40 | 30 |
| Number of single females aged 40 to 50 | 16 |
| Number of single females aged 50 to 60 | 13 |
| Number of single females aged 60 to 70 | 6 |
| Number of single females aged 70 to 80 | 3 |
| Number of single females aged 80 to 90 | 2 |
| Number of single females aged 90 to 100 | 1 |
| Number of single males aged 10 to 15 | 241 |
| Number of single males aged 15 to 20 | 189 |
| Number of single males aged 20 to 30 | 151 |
| Number of single males aged 30 to 40 | 28 |
| Number of single males aged 40 to 50 | 5 |
| Number of single males aged 50 to 60 | 7 |
| Number of single males aged 60 to 70 | 4 |
| Number of single males aged 70 to 80 | 3 |
| Number of widowed females aged 20 to 30 | 1 |
| Number of widowed females aged 30 to 40 | 4 |
| Number of widowed females aged 40 to 50 | 5 |
| Number of widowed females aged 50 to 60 | 11 |
| Number of widowed females aged 60 to 70 | 20 |
| Number of widowed females aged 70 to 80 | 7 |
| Number of widowed females aged 80 to 90 | 1 |
| Number of widowed males aged 20 to 30 | 2 |
| Number of widowed males aged 30 to 40 | 5 |
| Number of widowed males aged 40 to 50 | 5 |
| Number of widowed males aged 50 to 60 | 7 |
| Number of widowed males aged 60 to 70 | 2 |
| Number of widowed males aged 70 to 80 | 9 |
| Number of widowed males aged 80 to 90 | 3 |
Ethnic origin (8 variables)
| Variable | Value |
|---|---|
| Number of French Canadians | 3,131 |
| Number of persons native to Canada, not of French origin | 51 |
| Number of persons originating in England or Wales | 7 |
| Number of persons originating in France | 1 |
| Number of persons originating in Ireland | 1 |
| Number of persons originating in Scotland | 10 |
| Number of persons originating in Sweden or Norway | 2 |
| Number of persons originating in the United States | 1 |
Agriculture (80 variables)
| Variable | Value |
|---|---|
| Acres of barley | 1,163 |
| Acres of buckwheat | 470 |
| Acres of corn | 27 |
| Acres of farmland held by townspeople who are not farmers | 56 |
| Acres of farmland in gardens | 119 |
| Acres of farmland in pasture | 6,422 |
| Acres of farmland in woodland or forest | 8,733 |
| Acres of farmland under crops | 15,188 |
| Acres of farmland under cultivation | 21,729 |
| Acres of land in farms | 30,462 |
| Acres of mangel wurtzel | 11 |
| Acres of oats | 5,372 |
| Acres of peas | 822 |
| Acres of potatoes | 381 |
| Acres of rye | 46 |
| Acres of spring wheat | 1,467 |
| Acres of turnips | 1 |
| Acres of winter wheat | 53 |
| Barrels of beef produced in the past year | 414 |
| Barrels of pork produced in the past year | 1,167 |
| Bushels of barley produced in the past year | 14,096 |
| Bushels of beans produced in the past year | 37 |
| Bushels of buckwheat produced in the past year | 6,441 |
| Bushels of carrots produced in the past year | 1,176 |
| Bushels of clover, timothy, or other grass seed produced in the past year | 290 |
| Bushels of corn produced in the past year | 576 |
| Bushels of mangel wurtzel produced in the past year | 1,428 |
| Bushels of oats produced in the past year | 95,642 |
| Bushels of peas produced in the past year | 8,611 |
| Bushels of potatoes produced in the past year | 46,434 |
| Bushels of rye produced in the past year | 418 |
| Bushels of spring wheat produced in the past year | 14,956 |
| Bushels of turnips produced in the past year | 30 |
| Bushels of winter wheat produced in the past year | 529 |
| C18 WHT FALL AC | 53 |
| C19 WHT FALL BU | 529 |
| C20 WHT SP AC | 1,467 |
| C21 WHT SP BU | 14,956 |
| C22 BAR AC | 1,163 |
| C23 BAR BU | 14,096 |
| C24 RYE AC | 46 |
| C25 RYE BU | 418 |
| C26 PEA AC | 822 |
| C27 PEA BU | 8,611 |
| C28 OAT AC | 5,372 |
| C29 OAT BU | 95,642 |
| C30 BWT AC | 470 |
| C31 BWT BU | 6,441 |
| C34 POT AC | 381 |
| C35 POT BU | 46,434 |
| C43 HAY TONS | 3,041 |
| C47 WOOL LBS | 8,062 |
| C63 BEEF BAR | 414 |
| C64 PORK BAR | 1,167 |
| Gallons of cider produced in the past year | 30 |
| HRS ov03 V | 78,136 |
| Number of bulls, oxen, or steers | 522 |
| Number of calves and heifers | 1,298 |
| Number of horses aged 3 years and under | 488 |
| Number of horses aged over 3 years | 866 |
| Number of milk cows | 1,431 |
| Number of occupants of farms | 444 |
| Number of persons living on farms between 10 and 20 acres | 7 |
| Number of persons living on farms between 100 and 200 acres | 80 |
| Number of persons living on farms between 20 and 50 acres | 27 |
| Number of persons living on farms between 50 and 100 acres | 163 |
| Number of persons living on farms over 200 acres | 16 |
| Number of persons living on farms under 10 acres | 151 |
| Number of sheep | 2,493 |
| Number of swine | 1,073 |
| Pounds of cheese produced on farms in the past year | 100 |
| Pounds of flax or hemp produced in the past year | 4,349 |
| Pounds of homemade butter | 115,725 |
| Pounds of maple sugar produced in the past year | 38,610 |
| Pounds of wool produced on farms in the past year | 8,062 |
| Tons of hay produced in the past year | 3,041 |
| Value of all livestock | 135,763 |
| Value of farm implements in dollars | 52,782 |
| Value of farms (dollars) | 925,730 |
| Value of garden and orchard crops produced in the past year | 3,263 |
Manufacturing & industry (5 variables)
| Variable | Value |
|---|---|
| Number of carriages for pleasure | 616 |
| Value of carriages for pleasure (dollars) | 23,777 |
| Yards of flannel produced in the past year | 3,920 |
| Yards of fulled cloth produced in the past year | 5,279 |
| Yards of linen produced in the past year | 4,919 |
Deaths & mortality (21 variables)
| Variable | Value |
|---|---|
| Deaths in the past year among females aged 1 to 2 | 1 |
| Deaths in the past year among females aged 15 to 20 | 3 |
| Deaths in the past year among females aged 20 to 30 | 2 |
| Deaths in the past year among females aged 3 to 4 | 1 |
| Deaths in the past year among females aged 30 to 40 | 2 |
| Deaths in the past year among females aged 50 to 60 | 1 |
| Deaths in the past year among females aged 70 to 80 | 1 |
| Deaths in the past year among females of all ages | 18 |
| Deaths in the past year among females under age 1 | 7 |
| Deaths in the past year among males aged 1 to 2 | 4 |
| Deaths in the past year among males aged 10 to 15 | 1 |
| 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 30 to 40 | 1 |
| Deaths in the past year among males aged 40 to 50 | 1 |
| Deaths in the past year among males aged 5 to 10 | 1 |
| Deaths in the past year among males aged 50 to 60 | 1 |
| Deaths in the past year among males aged 70 to 80 | 2 |
| Deaths in the past year among males of all ages | 24 |
| Deaths in the past year among males under age 1 | 11 |
| Total number of deaths in the past year | 42 |
Other recorded variables (156 variables)
| Variable | Value |
|---|---|
| C01 TOTAL | 444 |
| C02 OCC UNDR 10 | 151 |
| C03 OCC 10 TO 20 | 7 |
| C04 OCC 20 TO 50 | 27 |
| C05 OCC 50 TO 100 | 163 |
| C06 OCC 100 TO 200 | 80 |
| C07 OCC OVR 200 | 16 |
| C08 HELD | 30,462 |
| C09 UNDR CULT | 21,729 |
| C1 Males | 1,668 |
| C10 Deaths under 1 year M | 11 |
| C10 UNDR CROP | 15,188 |
| C104 Between 90 and 100 years Single F | 1 |
| C11 Deaths under 1 year F | 7 |
| C11 UNDR PAST | 6,422 |
| C12 GARDENS | 119 |
| C12 Under 2 Years M | 68 |
| C120 Married M | 442 |
| C121 Single M | 1,193 |
| C122 Widowed M | 33 |
| C123 Total M | 1,668 |
| C124 Married F | 413 |
| C125 Single F | 1,074 |
| C126 Widows F | 49 |
| C127 Total F | 1,536 |
| C128 Grand Total | 3,204 |
| C129 Deaths M | 24 |
| C13 Under 2 Years F | 71 |
| C13 WOOD WILD | 8,733 |
| C130 Deaths F | 18 |
| C131 Deaths Total | 42 |
| C136 Attending School M | 243 |
| C137 Attending School F | 257 |
| C138 Adults unable to read or write M | 422 |
| C139 Adults unable to read or write F | 315 |
| C14 CASH FARM | 925,730 |
| C14 Deaths under 2 years M | 4 |
| C142 Blind M | 1 |
| C144 Lunatics M | 1 |
| C145 Lunatics F | 1 |
| C15 CASH IMP | 52,782 |
| C15 Deaths under 2 years F | 1 |
| C16 GARDN VALUE | 3,263 |
| C16 Under 3 years M | 68 |
| C17 LAND HELD | 56 |
| C17 Under 3 years F | 49 |
| C18 Deaths under 3 years M | 1 |
| C2 Females | 1,536 |
| C20 Under 4 years M | 69 |
| C21 Under 4 years F | 52 |
| C23 Deaths under 4 years F | 1 |
| C24 Under 5 years M | 60 |
| C25 Under 5 years F | 45 |
| C28 Between 5 and 10 Years M | 226 |
| C29 Between 5 and 10 years F | 233 |
| C3 Total | 3,204 |
| C30 Deaths between 5 and 10 years M | 1 |
| C32 INDN CRN AC | 27 |
| C33 Between 10 and 15 years Single M | 241 |
| C33 INDN CRN BU | 576 |
| C35 Between 10 and 15 years Single F | 204 |
| C36 Between 10 and 15 years Deaths M | 1 |
| C36 TUR AC | 1 |
| C37 TUR BU | 30 |
| C38 Between 15 and 20 years Married M | 2 |
| C38 CAR BU | 1,176 |
| C39 Between 15 and 20 years Single M | 189 |
| C39 MAN WURT AC | 11 |
| C4 Members of Family M | 1,557 |
| C40 Between 15 and 20 years Married F | 26 |
| C40 MAN WURT BU | 1,428 |
| C41 BEN BU | 37 |
| C41 Between 15 and 20 years Single F | 182 |
| C42 Between 15 and 20 years Deaths M | 1 |
| C42 CLV TIM GRA | 290 |
| C43 Between 15 and 20 years Deaths F | 3 |
| C44 Between 20 and 30 years Married M | 107 |
| C45 Between 20 and 30 years Single M | 151 |
| C45 MPL SGR LBS | 38,610 |
| C46 Between 20 and 30 years Widowers M | 2 |
| C46 CID GAL | 30 |
| C47 Between 20 and 30 years Married F | 122 |
| C48 Between 20 and 30 years Single F | 115 |
| C48 FLLD CLOTH YRDS | 5,279 |
| C49 Between 20 and 30 years Widows F | 1 |
| C49 FLAN YRDS | 3,920 |
| C5 Members of Family F | 1,402 |
| C50 FLX HEM LBS | 4,349 |
| C51 Between 20 and 30 years Deaths F | 2 |
| C51 LIN YRDS | 4,919 |
| C52 Between 30 and 40 years Married M | 121 |
| C52 BULLS OX STEERS | 522 |
| C53 Between 30 and 40 years Single M | 28 |
| C53 MILK COWS | 1,431 |
| C54 Between 30 and 40 years Widowers M | 5 |
| C54 CALVES HEIFERS | 1,298 |
| C55 Between 30 and 40 years Married F | 113 |
| C55 HORSES | 866 |
| C56 Between 30 and 40 years Single F | 30 |
| C56 HORSES VAL | 78,136 |
| C57 Between 30 and 40 years Widows F | 4 |
| C57 COLTS FILLIES | 488 |
| C58 Between 30 and 40 years Deaths M | 1 |
| C58 SHEEP | 2,493 |
| C59 Between 30 and 40 years Deaths F | 2 |
| C59 SWINE | 1,073 |
| C6 Not Members of Family M | 111 |
| C60 Between 40 and 50 years Married M | 87 |
| C60 TOT VALUE | 135,763 |
| C61 Between 40 and 50 years Single M | 5 |
| C61 BUTTER LB | 115,725 |
| C62 Between 40 and 50 years Widowers M | 5 |
| C62 CHEESE LB | 100 |
| C63 Between 40 and 50 years Married F | 69 |
| C64 Between 40 and 50 years Single F | 16 |
| C65 Between 40 and 50 years Widows F | 5 |
| C66 Between 40 and 50 years Deaths M | 1 |
| C68 Between 50 and 60 years Married M | 63 |
| C68 CAR PLEASURE | 616 |
| C69 Between 50 and 60 years Single M | 7 |
| C69 VALUE DOL P | 23,777 |
| C7 Not Members of Family F | 134 |
| C70 Between 50 and 60 years Widowers M | 7 |
| C71 Between 50 and 60 years Married F | 51 |
| C72 Between 50 and 60 years Single F | 13 |
| C73 Between 50 and 60 years Widows F | 11 |
| C74 Between 50 and 60 years Deaths M | 1 |
| C75 Between 50 and 60 years Deaths F | 1 |
| C76 Between 60 and 70 years Married M | 44 |
| C77 Between 60 and 70 years Single M | 4 |
| C78 Between 60 and 70 years Widowers M | 2 |
| C79 Between 60 and 70 years Married F | 26 |
| C8 Births in 1860 M | 70 |
| C80 Between 60 and 70 years Single F | 6 |
| C81 Between 60 and 70 years Widows F | 20 |
| C84 Between 70 and 80 years Married M | 18 |
| C85 Between 70 and 80 years Single M | 3 |
| C86 Between 70 and 80 years Widowers M | 9 |
| C87 Between 70 and 80 years Married F | 6 |
| C88 Between 70 and 80 years Single F | 3 |
| C89 Between 70 and 80 years Widows F | 7 |
| C9 Births in 1860 F | 50 |
| C90 Between 70 and 80 years Deaths M | 2 |
| C91 Between 70 and 80 years Deaths F | 1 |
| C94 Between 80 and 90 years Widowers M | 3 |
| C96 Between 80 and 90 years Single F | 2 |
| C97 Between 80 and 90 years Widows F | 1 |
| CD NAME | Two Mountains |
| England and Wales | 7 |
| France | 1 |
| Ireland | 1 |
| Natives of Canada French Origin | 3,131 |
| Natives of Canada Not of French Origin | 51 |
| Scotland | 10 |
| Swedan and Norway | 2 |
| United States | 1 |
Identifiers
- TCP UID:
QC056013— year-scoped identifier from the Canadian Census Subdivision boundary file - Persistent place ID:
PLACE_QC056013— 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). "Ste. Scholastique, Parish, Quebec (1861 census)" in HGIS Canada Knowledge Graph. Retrieved from https://jimclifford.ca/hgiscanada/places/qc/ste-scholastique-parish-qc056013-1861/.