Census Sunday - 1881 Census of Canada for Prince County, Prince Edward Island

Today I bring you the 1881 Census of Canada for Prince County, Prince Edward Island, reporting on my 2nd great grandfather, James William Tanton.  The Tanton line runs on my maternal side.

James William Tanton was born on Prince Edward Island about 1830.  His father, George Davis Tanton, immigrated from England around 1816.

When compared to the 1880 US Federal Census, this census from Canada falls short in the information area (at least in my opinion), and there was no enumeration date.

Ancestry.com Census Image

The information provided is as follows:

Prince County, Prince Edward Island, District 1, Sub-District Lot 17; Dwelling 224, Family 224

• James Tanton, male, age 51, Born: Prince Edward Island, Religion:  Church of England, Origin:  English, Occupation:  Farmer, married.

• Isabella Tanton, female, age 35, Born:  Prince Edward Island, Religion:  Church of England, Origin:  Scotch, no occupation listed.

• James Tanton, male, age 13, Born:  Prince Edward Island, Religion:  Church of England, Origin:  English, in school.

• Caroline Tanton, female, age 11, Born:  Prince Edward Island, Religion:  Church of England, Origin:  English, in school.

• Jarvis Tanton, male, age 10, Born:  Prince Edward Island, Religion:  Church of England, Origin:  English, in school.

• Laura Tanton, female, age 6, Born:  Prince Edward Island, Religion:  Church of England, Origin:  English, in school.

• Bradford Tanton, male, age 2, Born:  Prince Edward Island, Religion:  Church of England, Origin:  English.

I have not done a lot of research on this line, other than transfer what has been done by a distant cousin who still live on the Island.  As I add the information, I'm documenting it as I go along since all I have the descendant report that starts with my 6th great grandfather.

If you think we are related, please contact me so we can compare notes.