Saint-Jacques-de-l'Achigan Canada

The historic location referred to as Saint-Jacques-de-l’Achigan, Leinster, in historical documents, is today known as Saint-Jacques, a municipality in the Lanaudière region of Quebec, Canada, part of the Montcalm Regional County Municipality. Established in the early 19th century, this area played a significant role in the settlement and development of the region, serving as a key community for agriculture and as a hub for the Acadian and Québécois cultures. Over time, the administrative and naming conventions evolved, leading to the dropping of “de l’Achigan” and “Leinster” from common usage, reflecting broader changes in the region’s governance and identity. Today, Saint-Jacques is appreciated for its historical significance, cultural heritage, and contributions to the agricultural landscape of Quebec, while still maintaining connections to its rich historical past.

1851 St. Jacques De I’achigan Canada Directory

A Village And Parish situated in the Seigniory of St. Sulpice, County of Leinster, C. E.–distant from Montreal, 36 miles. Population about 8000. In the following Directory the names which appear in CAPITALS are those of subscribers to the work. Alphabetical List Of Professions, Trades &C. Anderson, Samuel, mill owner. Barrette, Rev. Joseph, chaplain of the convent of St. Jacques de l’Achigan. Bourgeois, Antoine, miller. Breault, Jean Baptiste, general store. Breault, T. & J., millers. Bullion, Mad., superior of the Jacques de l’Achigan. Chamberland, Charles, miller. Clouthier, Captain Zephyrin. Clouthier, Auguste & Edward, general store. Convent du Sacre Coeur of … Read more