Yamachiche, Québec, Canada (Sainte-Anne-d'Yamachiche)
1832 - The Parish of Ste. Anne de Yamachiche

comprehends Gatineau, Pointe du Lac and the front part of Grosbois or Machiche. Some lands in the P. are still unconceded, and, although not of a rich quality, they are susceptible of cultivation. About one-third of the concessions in this P. were granted before 1759 and generally measured 3 arpents by 40 and were let at low rents, viz. 2 or 3 capons and a crown in money. - All the young persons are desirous of settling either at home or abroad, but would universally prefer settling near their relations, particularly as it would be the least expensive. - Here are two schools, one for boys and the other for girls, both supported by the parish; the number of scholars is 28 boys and 30 girls, who are instructed in English and French. - The P. contains 2 villages, one near the church on the R. Petite Machiche, the other on the Grande Machiche; each contains about 30 houses. - The church is 120 ft. by 40, besides which there is a chapel. - There are 3 corn-mills; 2 of them on the Grande Machiche, which are built of stone and 2 stories high, the other is on the R. du Loup. - One-fourth of the grain grown in the parish, in good seasons, is sold in meal or flour and much provision is sent to the Quebec market.

Population 3376
Churches, R.C. 1
Cures 1
Presbyteries 1
Schools 2
Villages 2
Corn-mills 3
Barley Mills 1
Carding-mills 1
Fulling-mills 1
Saw-mills 3
Tanneries 2
Potteries 1
Potasheries 1
Peralasheries 1
Just. of Peace 2
Medical men 1
Notaries 1
Shopkeepers 8
Taverns 10
Aritsans 20
River Craft 1
Tonnage 25
Keel boats 1


A Topographical Dictionary of The Province of Lower Canada by Joseph Bouchette, Esq., London, 1832

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