Saint-Thomas, Quebec

In the 1830s, the parish of Sainte-Élisabeth became overcrowded and many of its inhabitants moved to North Jersey, forming a new village called Saint-Thomas-de-North-Jersey from 1838 onwards.

[5][6] In 1845, the Municipality of Saint-Thomas-de-North-Jersey was formed when it separated from parts of Sainte-Élisabeth, Lanoraie, and Saint-Paul-de-Lavaltrie.

One of the leading persons advocating for its formation was Louis Voligny, a former French officer who is considered the founder of St. Thomas.

[5][6] Because of Saint-Thomas' sandy soil, tobacco began to be cultivated in the area starting in the 1930s.

[5][6] Population trend:[7] Private dwellings occupied by usual residents: 1307 (total dwellings: 1340) Mother tongue: The Sir Wilfrid Laurier School Board operates anglophone public schools, including: