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Census of Pictou Mi'kmaq - December 1842.
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Names Residence Children Total
Steven Tonie & Wife Merigomish 6 8
Peter Paul & Wife (Blind) Merigomis / 2
Francis Thom & Wife Merigomish 5 7
Maltie Sapier & Wife (Blind) Merigomish 1 3
John Sapier & Wife Merigomish 1 3
Peter Thom & Wife Merigomish 2 4
Lewis Sheponie & Wife Merigomish 2 4
Michael Brospea & Wife Merigomish 3 5
Jas [James] Lurlan & Wife Merigomish 2 4
Jubal [Pattns?] & Wife /sick/ Merigomish 2
Widow Lehan Merigomish 3 4
Noel Sapier Widower Merigomish 1 2
Paul [Iuhairie?] & Wife Merigomish 1 3
- [Iuhairie?] Jr & Wife Merigomish 1 3
Peter Cabadier & Wife Merigomish 1 3
Parsaid & Wife Merigomish 2
Peter Sapier & Wife Merigomish 1 3
Andr Sapier & Wife Merigomish 4 6
James [Iapare?] R John 1 3
John Laurie & Wife Merigomish 2
Widow Molly Walton Merigomish 1
Widow Toney 80 years old Merigomish 1
24 75
22 carried form this side 81
46 Families making altogether 156
From Government 10 Double Blankets 10 Old Coats
From the Inhabitants of Pictou
14 Pairs Trousers
9 Coats
9 Vests
8 Petticoats
7 Hats
11 Pair Stockings
1 Blanket
Boots - Shoes - Shifts - Mitts
Since Cencus was taken 12 Years ago have increased 10 individuals
Mentions names of families and places of residence when they were supplied with 20 blankets and 10 coats.
Date: 1842
Retrieval no.: Commissioner of Public Records — Mi'kmaq and Government Relations series Nova Scotia Archives RG 1 volume 432 pp. 167-168
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