The 1827 census of Upper Prospect shows the population as consisting of 44 families made up of:

150 males exclusive of labourers or servants
106 females exclusive of serv ants
35 hired labourers or male servants employed
11 female servants
302 Total number of Souls in the families
 

Of the 44 families, all gave their occupation as "fisheries" with the exception of Patrick Purcell, Senior, who gave his as "agriculture" and Patrick Mara who gave his as "manufacture". As well, all gave their religion as Roman Catholic.

During the year ending September 30, there were 12 births, 1 marriage and 2 deaths. The land under cultivation, which was farmed by 25 ofthe families, consisted of219 acres, all below 20 acres in size, except for Patrick Purcell who farmed 100 acres. Produce produced consisted of 2 bushels of wheat, 196 bushels of other grains, 73 tons of hay and 438O bushels of potatoes. Stock belonging to the families consisted of 8 horses, 68 horned cattle, 47 sheep, and 68 swine.

Names* of the Masters or Heads of the Families
 

*  The names in the census are listed in the order shown as they were most likely enumerated in a log ical manner by the census taker. Thus, their order may be of some assistance to researchers in locating families on a particular grant, piece of
property, etc.

Source: Public Archives of Canada
            1827 Census M5219
            Hfx. Co. Prospect Township

           Public Archives of Nova Scotia
            1827 Census MFM13580
            Hfx. Co. Upper/Lower Prospect

Information supplied by E.J. Rogers.
Queries may be addressed to: e.g.rog@sympatico.ca