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Census IntroductionThe following information was garnered from four different regional censuses conducted in 1831, 1861, 1871, and 1881. These archival documents provide the names of individuals residing in the various communities along the coast, their profession, and the number (and in some cases the names of all individuals residing in each household). A list has been developed of all the blacksmiths living and working on the Gaspe Coast recorded in each of these years. These records indicate that almost every town dotting the coast of the Gaspe Peninsula, no matter the size of the settlement, had their own blacksmith. As much information as possible has been included on each individual.
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1831 CensusGaspe County
Cape Cove:
Waraham Tracht, owned his own property. He had a family of 8 and he belonged to the Church of England. He was a professional blacksmith.
L'Anse aux Beaufils
Peter Brown owned property. He lived alone. He was listed as a blacksmith in the census.
Perce
Patrick Conners worked as a blacksmith in 1831. He owned property and had a family of 9. He belonged to the Roman Catholic Church.
From Restigouche, Carleton, and New Richmond:
Patrick Smith is recorded as a farmer and a blacksmith. He owned his own property and had a family of 8. They belonged to the Church of England. (Lived in Matapedia??)
Hezekiah Kestead (Kienstead) is also recorded as a blacksmith in 1831. He owned his own property, and a family of 8, and belonged to the Church of Scotland. (Lived in St. Jules??)
William Hutson (likely Howattson) was also a blacksmith. He owned property, had a family of 5 and belonged to the Church of Scotland. (Probably lived in Black Cape)
Felix De Gouffe (likely Le Couffe) was a blacksmith living in New Richmond. He owned his own property and had a family of 10.
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Census 1861Carleton
Joseph Sire (Cyr) was a blacksmith. He was 23 years old at the time of the census, and unmarried. He lived with John P. P. Muagher, a merchant from Nova Scotia. Meagher owned a building used as a court house, a blacksmith forge, a shipyard, shed, and dry goods store.
Registre (Regis) Boudreau was a blacksmith. He was 46 years old at the time of the census, belonged to the Catholic Church, and lived in a one storey house with his wife and seven children.
Theophile Allain was a blacksmith. He was 43 years old in 1861 and he lived in a one storey log house with his wife and 7 children.
Cox Region
William G. Anez was 19 in 1861. He was a blacksmith. He lived with his parents – his father was a taylor and was born in Jersey.
Lipoire Hurt (likely Horth) was a blacksmith. He was 20 in 1861 and living with his parents.
Francois Langlais was a blacksmith and 30 years old in 1861. He belonged to the Church of England, was married, and was living with his parents in a one storey house with 9 others. His father was born in Jersey.
Francois Michel (Mitchell) was a blacksmith and 30 years old at the time of the census. He was born in Jersey and belonged to the Church of England. He lived with his wife and two children in a one storey house.
Jacques Syvret was a blacksmith working for LeBoutillier in 1861. He was 33 years old, was born in Jersey, and belonged to the Church of England.
Jean Bossee was a blacksmith working for LeBoutillier at the time of the census. He was 24 years old, born in Jersey, and belonged to the Church of England.
Jean Mottee was a blacksmith working for LeBoutillier in 1861. He was 39 years old, born in Jersey, and belonged to the Church of England.
William Anez was a 21 year old blacksmith working for LeBoutillier in 1861. He was born in Lower Canada.
George Viel was a 24 year old blacksmith working for Charles Robin in 1861. He was born in Jersey, and belonged to the Church of England.
Richard Broad was a 19 year old blacksmith working for Charles Robin in 1861. He was born in England and belonged to the Church of England.
Joseph Venables was a 25 year old blacksmith in 1861. He was born in England, belonged to the Church of England, and was married living in a one storey frame house.
Cox (Part 2)
Edward Smith was a blacksmith at the age of 50 years old living in a one storey frame house with his sons. He was born in Ireland and belonged to the Catholic Church.
Thomes was a 23 year old blacksmith born in Lower Canada. He was married to a woman named Margaret and they had two children.
Cox (Part 3)
Daniel Sawyer was a blacksmith and 63 years old in 1861. He was born in Lower Canada and belonged to the Church of England. He was married to Mary J. and they had 7 children (all female), and lived in a one storey frame house.
Hamilton (Part 1)
Richard Lacey was a 46 year old blacksmith in 1861. He was born in England. He and his wife Jane (28 years old) lived in a two storey wood house with their one year old daughter.
Maria (Part 1)
Joseph Audet was a 35 year old blacksmith in 1861. He lived with his wife Mamie (36 years old) in a one storey log house with 7 children ranging in age from 10 to 21 years old.
Maria (Part 2)
Narcisse LeBlanc was a 34 year old blacksmith born in Lower Canada. He belonged to the Catholic Church and was married to Herriette Elkin. They lived in a one storey wood house with a two-year old child.
Aime Cyr was a 50 year old blacksmith. He was married to Calente Merille (48 years old) and they lived in a one storey wood house with 10 children.
Amant (Lamont?) Boudreau was a 35 year old blacksmith born in Lower Canada. He belonged to the Catholic Church, was married, and lived in a one storey home.
Matapedia
James England was a 40 year old blacksmith. He was born in New Brunswick and was married to a woman named Catherine in 1838. He belonged to the Church of Scotland and lived in a one storey log home with his children which ranged in age from 1 to 22 years old.
New Richmond (Part 1)
Francis Dion was a 20 year old blacksmith born in Lower Canada. He probably boarded with Felix Poirier's family in a one storey log house. The Poiriers were farmers.
William Howatson was an 85 year old blacksmith living in a one storey log house. He belonged to the Church of Scotland and was also a farmer.
New Richmond (Part 2)
Samuel Watson was a 59 year old blacksmith born in England. He was Episcopalian. He lived in a one storey frame home with his wife Elizabeth Gilker (49 years old in 1861) and his 8 children.
John Watson was a 21 year old blacksmith, living and working with his father, Samuel Watson.
Zephran LeCouffe was a 36 year old blacksmith born in Lower Canada. He was married and resided in a one storey log house.
Noubelle - Schoolbred
Alexdander McKinnon was a 22 year old blacksmith born in Lower Canada. He was single in 1861.
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Census 1871District 169, Bonaventure County - Carleton
Napoleon Trottier was a 28 year old blacksmith in 1871. He was born in Quebec, belonged to the Catholic Church, and was married.
Jacques Trottier was a 22 year old blacksmith apprenticed to Napoleon Trottierin 1871. He was born in Quebec and belonged to the Catholic Church.
Narcisse LeBlanc was a 48 year old blacksmith in 1871. He was born in Quebec, and belonged to the Catholic Church.
Theophile Alain was a 54 year old blacksmith in 1871. He was married and belonged to the Catholic Church. He was born in Quebec.
Antoine Cyr was a 26 year old blacksmith in 1871. He was born in Quebec and belonged to the Catholic Church.
Cox Division #1 Hope
George Viel was a 30 year old blacksmith. He was born in Jersey and was Anglican. He was married.
John Bosse was a 30 year old blacksmith in 1871. He belonged to the Anglican Church, was married, and was born in Jersey.
Glen Hulen was a 31 year old blacksmith apprentice in 1871. He belonged to the Anglican Church, was born in Jersey, and was single at the time of the census.
John LeBoutillier was a 20 year old blacksmith apprentice in 1871. He belonged to the Anglican Church, was born in Jersey, and was single at the time of the census.
John Brown was a 17 year old blacksmith apprentice in 1871. He belonged to the Anglican Church, was born in Jersey, and was single at the time of the census.
Charles LeBoutillier was a 23 year old blacksmith apprentice in 1871. He belonged to the Anglican Church, was born in Jersey, and was single at the time of the census.
Thomas LeMaistre was a 23 year old blacksmith apprentice in 1871. He belonged to the Anglican Church, was born in Jersey, and was single at the time of the census.
Charles Halen was a 16 year old blacksmith apprentice in 1871. He belonged to the Anglican Church, was born in Jersey, and was single at the time of the census.
William Renault was a 14 year old blacksmith apprentice in 1871. He belonged to the Anglican Church, was born in Jersey, and was single at the time of the census.
**** All of the above apprentices seemed to be boarding with clerks, cooks, butchers, agents, etc. in a Robins or LeBoutillier establishments. Both businesses had forges. ****
Cox Division # 2 - New Carlisle
Patrick Donnelly was a 30 year old blacksmith in 1871. He was married and was an Irish Catholic.
James P. Scott was a 29 year old blacksmith in 1871. He owned his own forage. He was born in Quebec and belonged to the Anglican Church. He was unmarried.
William Munro was a 32 year old married blacksmith in 1871. He owned his own forage. He was born in Quebec and belonged to the Anglican Church.
Johnston was a 35 year old married blacksmith in 1871. He owned his own forage. He was born in Jersey and belonged to the Anglican Church.
Francis Michael (likely Mitchel) was a 34 year old 1st class blacksmith. He owned his own forage. He was married, born in Jersey, and belonged to the Anglican Church.
Cox Division # 3
Hilarion Bourdages is listed as a blacksmith in the Business sections (only as a farmer in the main section). He was 50 years old in 1871, and married with 8 children. He belonged to the Catholic Church.
Hamilton
Richard DeCey was a 50 year old blacksmith in 1871. He was born in England and belonged to the Anglican Church.
Regis Boudreau was a 55 year old blacksmith in 1871. He was born in Quebec and belonged to the Catholic Church. He had a wife and 9 children.
Phillippe Luce was a 46 year old blacksmith in 1871. He was born in Jersey. He was married to Anne (27 years old) and had five children ranging in age from 5 months to 6 years. He belonged to the Catholic Church.
Hope # 1
Benjamin Traverse was a 26 year old blacksmith in 1871. He was born in Quebec, belonged to the Anglican Church and was married to 25 year old Margaret. They had a two year old son named Reuben.
William Anez was a 29 year old blacksmith in 1871. He married a woman named Barbara who was 23, they had three children. In 1861 William was working for Le Boutillier Brothers, by the time this census was taken in 1871 he owned his own shop.
Mann
No Blacksmiths
Maria Division #1
Abraham Audet was a 41 year old blacksmith in 1871. He was born in Quebec and was an Irish Catholic. He was single.
James Drohan (Doochan) was a 23 year old blacksmith in 1871. He was born in Quebec and was an Irish Catholic. He was single.
Maria Division #2
Leandre Queen was a 26 year old blacksmith in 1871. He was born in Quebec, an Irish Catholic, and married to 39 year old Louise. They had two children and three Nadeaus living with them.
Elizabeth Thibadeau owned a Blacksmith shop.
Napoleon Dion was a 22 year old in 1871. He owned a blacksmith shop and is recorded as also being a cooper. He married 28 year old Anastasia. They were both born in Quebec and belonged to the Roman Catholic Church.
Lamond Boudreau is recorded as owning a blacksmith shop in the List of Businesses but he cannot be found in the regular census.
Matapedia Division #1
Jean Blaquiere was a 38 year old blacksmith in 1871. He was born in P.E.I., belonged to the Roman Catholic Church, and was married to 26 year old Bibianne. They had a 13 year old child.
Matapedia Division #2
William England was a 27 year old blacksmith born in Quebec. He belonged to the Presbyterian Church and married to 23 year old Grace.
James England was a 58 year old blacksmith in 1871. He was born in New Brunswick and belonged to the Presbyterian Church. He was married to 50 year old Catherine. They had four children residing with them ranging in age from 10 to 21 years old.
New Richmond #1
Francois Dion was a 29 year old blacksmith in 1871. He was born in Quebec and belonged to the Catholic Church. He was married to 26 year old Salome. They had two children.
Cedric Dion was a 17 year old blacksmith in 1871. He was born in Quebec and belonged to the Catholic Church. He lived with Francois Dion.
Henri Mercier was a 21 year old blacksmith born in Quebec. He also lived with Francois Dion.
William Howatson was a 50 year old blacksmith in 1871. He was born in Scotland and belonged to the Presbyterian Church. He was married to 62 year old Lilias. Their son and his wife resided with them.
Thomas Howatson was a 23 year old blacksmith in 1871. He was a widower, and the father of a two month old son.
New Richmond #2
Samuel Watson was a 70 year old blacksmith in 1871. He was born in England and belonged to the Anglican Church. He was married to 56 year old Elizabeth and they had six children. Their son John was also living with them with his wife and child.
Donald Anderson was a 28 year old blacksmith in 1871. He was born in Scotland living with his widowed mother and five siblings.
Nouvelle and Sholbred #1
Anselme Francoeur was a 38 year old blacksmith in 1871. He was born in Quebec and belonged to the Catholic Church, he was married to 34 year old Thacieme. They had seven children.
Telesphone Francoeur was an apprentice blacksmith in 1871.
Pierre Day was a 70 year old blacksmith in 1871. He was born in Quebec and belonged to the Catholic Church. He was married to 71 year old Marguerite and living with the Francoeurs.
Henri Auger was an 18 year old blacksmith in 1871. He was born in Quebec and lived with 32 year old Jolien Auger.
John Trotter was a 26 year old blacksmith in 1871. He was born in Quebec and beloned to the Catholic Church and married to 20 year old Josephine. They had one three month old child and a servant.
Nouvelle and Sholdbred #2
Alexander McKinnon was a 32 year old blacksmith in 1871. He was born in Quebec and belonged to the Church of Scotland. He was married to 26 year old Ann G. and they had one child.
Peter Campbell was a 30 year old blacksmith in 1871. He was born in Quebec and belonged to the Church of Scotland. He lived with his mother, 69 year old Elspeth, a widow.
William Windsor was a 49 year old blacksmith in 1871. He was born in England and belonged to the Methodist Church. He was married to 49 year old Sarah, and had four children ranging in age from 10 to 17 years.
Restigouche
Andrew Gallant was a 28 year old blacksmith in 1871. He was born in P.E.I. He belonged to the Catholic Church.
Nicholas Larkins was a 26 year old blacksmith in 1871. He was born in Ireland and was an Irish Catholic.
Daniel Fraser was a 49 year old blacksmith in 1871. He was born in Nova Scotia and belonged to the Presbyterian Church. He was married to 37 year old Jane, and they had three children between the ages of 8 and 14.
S. D. Oakes was a 34 year old blacksmith in 1871. He owned two blacksmith shops. He was born in Nova Scotia, belonged to the Church of England. He is recorded as being a contractor in the census.
Gaspe County
Cap Chat Division #1
Joseph Dion was a 36 year old blacksmith in 1871. He was married and belonged to the Catholic Church.
Elias Luce was a 22 year old blacksmith in 1871. He was born in Jersey and belonged to the Church of England.
Charles Lefeuvre was a 50 year old blacksmith in 1871. He was born in Jersey and belonged to the Church of England.
John Luce is recorded as owning a smith's forage in the "List of Businesses"
Cape Cove
John Trachy was a 38 year old blacksmith born in Quebec. He belonged to the Catholic Church and was married.
Abraham Trachy was a 38 year old blacksmith born in Quebec. He belonged to the Catholic Church and was married in 1871.
Benjamin Trachy was a 40 year old blacksmith born in Quebec. He belonged to the Catholic Church and was married in 1871.
Douglas
John White is recorded as having a "forge" in the Business List in 1871.
Charles Viet is also recorded as having a "forge" in the Business List in 1871.
William Annett is recorded as having a blacksmith's forge in the 1871 Census List of Businesses. He was a 62 year old ship's Captain with a 64 year old wife named Eliza. There were ten people living in the house - five between the ages of 10 and 22, and five between the ages of 48 and 59.
Gaspe Bay South
John Talle was a 31 year old blacksmith in 1871. He was born in Jersey and belonged to the Church of England. He was married.
John Dufeu was a 39 year old blacksmith in 1871. He was born in Jersey and belonged to the Church of England. He was married.
William Karley was an 18 year old blacksmith in 1871. He was born in Jersey and belonged to the Church of England. He was living with John Dufeu.
James Beattie was a 52 year old blacksmith in 1871. He was born in Scotland, was married, and belonged to the Presbyterian Church.
Richard Broad was a blacksmith in 1871. He was born in England and belonged to the Church of England. He was married.
Lowndes Brothers are listed as owning a blacksmiths forge in the list of business in 1871. Henry was 31 years old and James was 59. They were both married and seem to have had servants.
Grand River and Pabos
No Blacksmiths
Griffon Cove
Nazaine Dupuis was a 37 year old blacksmith in 1871. He was born in Quebec, belonged to the Catholic Church and was married.
John LeBoutillier is listed as having owned a blacksmith forge in 1871.
Malbay and Frontier
Abraham Piton was a 62 year old blacksmith in 1871. He was born in Jersey and belonged to the Church of England
Thomas Lempriere was a 30 year old blacksmith in 1871. He was born in Jersey and belonged to the Church of England. He seems to have worked for Collas a large fishing Company.
J. & E. Collas are listed as owning a blacksmith shop in the 1871 census. This is probably the shop that Thomas Lempriere worked in.
Perce
William LeBoutillier was a 26 year old blacksmith in 1871. He was born in Jersey and belonged to the Church of England. He seems to have worked for a Jersey Company – he shared a house with Geoge LeComplain and also worked as an agent, book-keeper, clerk, cook, storekeeper, etc.
George LeComplain was an 18 year old blacksmith in 1871. He was born in Jersey and belonged to the Church of England. He seems to have worked for a Jersey Company – he shared a house with William LeBoutillier and also worked as an agent, book-keeper, clerk, cook, storekeeper, etc.
Philip Couillard was a 28 year old blacksmith in 1871. He was born in Jersey and belonged to the Church of England.
Robin, Charles & Company are also recorded in the 1871 Census List of Businesses as owning a blacksmith forge.
Robert Moir is recorded in the 1871 Census List of Businesses as owning a forge.
LeBoutillier Brothers are also recorded in the 1871 Census List of Businesses as owning a forge.
John Harquoil York was a 52 year old blacksmith in 1871. He was born in Jersey and belonged to the Church of England.
John LeBoutillier is recorded in the 1871 Census List of Businesses as owning a blacksmith forge.
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1881 CensusNew Carlisle
Patrick Donnelly was a 42 year old blacksmith. He was born in Ireland and belonged to the Catholic Church. He was married to 29 year old Jane and they had five children.
Duncan McIntyre was a 31 year old blacksmith in 1881. He was married to 33 year old Rosalie and they had a young daughter.
Bonaventure
Phillippe Caillouette was a 27 year old blacksmith in 1881. He belonged to the Catholic Church and was married to 24 year old Elizabeth Terriau. The couple lived with Sylvestre Caillouette, a farmer by profession, at the time of the census.
Richard Lacey was a 66 year old blacksmith in 1881. He belonged to the Anglican Church, was widowed, and had six children living with him ranging in age from 1 to 21 years old.
St. Charles de Caplan
Francois Dion is recorded as being a Blacksmith / Farmer in the 1881 Census. He was 39 years old at the time, and married to 35 year old Solome. They had two children. They belonged to the Catholic faith.
Rejisse Boudreau was a 68 year old blacksmith in 1881. He was married to 58 year old Louise and belonged to the Catholic Church. They had seven children.
Hope
James Wilmot was a 34 year old blacksmith in 1881. He was born in P.E.I., married to 23 year old Jane, and resided with Thomas Robinson. They belonged to the Episcopalian faith.
Tracadieche
(None)
New Richmond
William Howatson (Senior) was a 60 year old widowed blacksmith in 1881. He belonged to the Church of Scotland and resided with John Howatson, a deaf/mute farmer.
Thomas Howatson was a 34 year old blacksmith / farmer in 1881. He also belonged to the Church of Scotland and resided with John Howatson.
Donald Anderson was a 41 year old blacksmith in 1881. He was married to 31 year old Malvina and belonged to the Church of Scotland. They had four children between the ages of 1 and 6 years old.
Henry C. Martin was a 26 year old blacksmith in 1881. He belonged to the Church of Scotland and resided with 55 year old Elizabeth Martin.
Amande Boudreau was a 52 year old blacksmith in 1881. He belonged to the Catholic Church and was married to 36 year old Felicity. They had seven children ranging in age from 8 months to 15 years old.
Richard Hardie (Hardy) was an 18 year old blacksmith in 1881. He was residing with his parents, William and Isabella Hardy, at the time of the census. They belonged to the Church of Scotland.
John Watson was a 40 year old blacksmith in 1881. He belonged to the Presbyterian Church and was married to 40 year old Celina. There were 11 other people in residence with them.
Port Daniel
Herbert Sweetman was a 24 year old blacksmith in 1881. He was of Irish descent and belonged to the Church of England. At the time of the census he was residing with 60 year old Patrick Sweetman.
Restigouche
(None)
Matepedia
Jean Blaquiere was a 47 year old blacksmith in 1881. He was born in P.E.I. and belonged to the Catholic Church. He was married to 38 year old Bibienne and they have two children aged 5 and 21.
Luc Plourde was a 27 year old blacksmith in 1881. He belonged to the Catholic Church and was married to 26 year old Arthemise. They had three children.
John M. Gillice was a 29 year old blacksmith in 1881. He belonged to the Presbyterian Church and resided with his parents James and Caroline Gillice.
Mann
Gilbert Gallant was a 44 year old blacksmith. He was born in P.E.I. and belonged to the Catholic Church. He was married to 38 year old Josephine and they had seven children ranging in age from 3 months to 14 years old.
St. Laurent
(None)
Escuminac
(None)
St. Jean
Theophile LeBlanc was a 30 year old blacksmith in 1881. He belonged to the Catholic Church and was married to Marie who was 25 at the time of the census. They had three children between the ages of 4 months and 3 years old.
James Cameron was an 18 year old blacksmith in 1881. He was born in Quebec and belonged to the Catholic Church. He resided with Theophile Gauthier at the time of the census.
Paspebiac
Francis Michel was a 45 year old blacksmith in 1881. He was born in Jersey and belonged to the Church of England. He was married to 42 year old Mary Ann and they had nine children.
Edouard Lanprore was a 38 year old blacksmith in 1881. He was born in Jersey and belonged to the Church of England.
John Ferry was a 28 year old blacksmith in 1881. He was born in Jersey and belonged to the Church of England.
Charles Barney was a 25 year old blacksmith in 1881. He was born in Jersey and belonged to the Church of England.
Johnston Monro was a 44 year old blacksmith in 1881. He belonged to the Church of England and was married to 45 year old Henriette. They had five children.
John Bossy was a 39 year old blacksmith in 1881. He was from Jersey and belonged to the Church of England. He was married to 35 year old Jane and they had six children ranging in age from 3 months to 10 years old.
George Viel was a 38 year old blacksmith in 1881. He was born in Jersey and belonged to the Church of England. He was married to 36 year old Sophie and they had two children aged 14 and 9.
Frederick Nicolle was a 36 year old blacksmith in 1881. He was born in Jersey and belonged to the Church of England. He was married to 31 year old Rachel and they have four children (the eldest of which has entered the blacksmith trade).
Frederick Nicolle was a 15 year old blacksmith in 1881 working in his father's forge. He was born in Jersey and belonged to the Church of England. He was living in his parent's home at the time of the census.
Edward Hubert was a 22 year old blacksmith in 1881. He was from Jersey and belonged to the Church of England.
Francis LeCornu was a 22 year old blacksmith in 1881. He was from Jersey and belonged to the Church of England.
Maria I & II
Pascal Desbiens was a 43 year old blacksmith. He was born in Quebec and belonged to the Catholic Church. He was married to 36 year old Marguerite and they had seven children (the eldest of which had entered the family trade).
Arthur Desbiens was a 16 year old blacksmith in 1881 working in his father's forge. He belonged to the Catholic Church and was residing in his parent's home at the time of the census.
Ulric Dion was a 25 year old blacksmith in 1881. He was born in Quebec and belonged to the Catholic Church. He was married to 22 year old Adeline and they had two children aged 1 and 3.
Napoleon Dion was a 31 year old blacksmith in 1881. He was born in Quebec and belonged to the Catholic Church. He was married to 32 year old Anastasie and they had seven children between the ages of 9 and 2 years old.
Leandre Quinn was a 42 year old blacksmith in 1881. He was born in Quebec and belonged to the Catholic Church. He was married to 50 year old Louise and they had two children between the ages of 12 and 17 years old.
Schoolbred
(None)
Carleton I
Joseph LeBlanc was a 47 year old blacksmith in 1881. He was born in Quebec and belonged to the Catholic Church. He was married to 34 year old Marie and they had five children between the ages of 1 and 13 years old. A second blacksmith, Felix Bourdage also resided with them and probably worked in their forge.
Felix Bourdage was a 22 year old blacksmith in 1881. He was born in Quebec and belonged to the Catholic Church. Felix Bourdage was living with Joseph LeBlanc and was probably working under him in his forage.
Narcisse LeBlac was a 57 year old blacksmith in 1881. He was born in Quebec and belonged to the Catholic Church. He was married to 35 year old Henriette and they had three children between the ages of 3 and 9 years old. Joseph LeBlanc, possibly Narcisse's son from a previous marriage, was living with them in 1881 and working as a blacksmith in the forge.
Joseph LeBlanc was a 22 year old blacksmith in 1881. He was born in Quebec and belonged to the Catholic church. He resided and worked with Narcisse LeBlanc.
Auguste Bernier was a 54 year old blacksmith in 1881. He was born in Quebec and belonged to the Catholic Church. He was married to 34 year old M. Virginie and they have five children ranging in age from 1 to 8 years old. Another 9 year old child is living with them.
Honore Mercier was a 30 year old blacksmith in 1881. He was born in Quebec and belonged to the Catholic Church. He was married to 26 year old Catherine and they had three children between the ages of 3 and 6 years old. Two other members of the family also reside there, Joseph Mercier, another blacksmith possibly training under him and a 39 year old woman named Heloise.
Joseph Mercier was a 19 year old blacksmith in 1881. He was born in Quebec and belonged to the Catholic Church. He lived and worked with Honore Mercier.
Theophile Alain was a 61 year old blacksmith in 1881. He was born in Quebec and belonged to the Catholic Church. He was married to 54 year old Josephine and they had six children. One of their sons had a wife and child living in the family home as well.
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