Jim, There are parish records available prior to the 1851 census. I was able to determine an approximate birth year for a son mentioned in family lore but had moved out of NB by the time of the 1851 census. They can be tax or voter rolls; often done each year. And are available on microfilm through LDS. Sara > >> Were there any censuses taken in NB, NS, prior to the first official >> Canada >> census in 1851?