Frampton is a charming municipality nestled in the heart of La Nouvelle-Beauce Regional County Municipality, within the Chaudière-Appalaches administrative region of Quebec. This quaint town boasts a rich history that dates back to the aftermath of the War of 1812.
In the wake of the War of 1812, land grants were generously bestowed upon soldiers as a token of gratitude for their service to the British Crown. Among the beneficiaries were brothers William and Gilbert Henderson, originally from the Shetland Islands, and Pierre-Edouard Desbarats. This trio played a pivotal role in the development of Frampton Township, along with the neighboring towns of Saint-Malachie, where the Henderson brothers were eventually laid to rest, and Standon Township.
The name 'Frampton' was reportedly chosen by the well-read William Henderson, who wished to honor Mary Frampton, a renowned author from England during that period. The towns flourished with the arrival of Irish immigrants to Canada after the war.
By 1844, Frampton was home to 1,662 inhabitants, the majority of whom were Irish and English-speaking. However, the cultural landscape of Frampton underwent a significant transformation over the next century.
A century later, the once-thriving Irish community in Frampton had all but vanished. This was largely due to a series of recessions, chain migration to New England, Western Canada, and the Western United States, and assimilation into the French-Canadian culture.
Today, Frampton, Quebec stands as a testament to the resilience and adaptability of its people, offering a unique blend of history and culture for visitors to explore.
