cultivated and most farmers (19 out of 28) cultivated 5 to 10 arpents each. Even though there were many farmers in the village, other professions are also noted, such as coaster, tailor, ploughman, surgeon, builder, and potter.

In 1710, only several churches were located in Minas Basin. The village of Pisiguit had two parishes to itself, however they were not founded at the same time. The first to be established was Sainte-Famille on August 8th 1698, on the eastern bank. Those living on the western side had to cross the river in order to attend church. Obviously, this journey was not very practical, but it wasn’t until a number of years later, on June 28th 1722, that the parish of Notre Dame de l’Assomption was founded on the opposite shore. Since only one priest was responsible for both parishes, he had to alternate sides every Sunday. During the last few years