MelansonJohn
The People of Western Kings 1785 to 1901
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References for:

Melanson John              (25/2/1851-    )

          census 1901: born in NS, language french
          [I wonder if he is a descendant of Pierre Melanson?  The original Pierre Melanson that I know of was born Peter Melanson, a scot who married an acadienne at Port Royal and who in 1680 founded Grand Pre in Minas Basin - JD]
 Sarah                     (8/12/1830-    )
          census 1901: She's shown as his wife.  They were living with her children from a previous marriage, because of the step son's name, probably to a Strong.  They're all shown as born in NS and french speaking.
                3/26 Ormsby Rd, Aylesford Mountain, 13 room house, 3 out buildings on 170 acres.  This entry is sub titled Ormsborough.  This property is associated with a school house because it was probably next door. 16 scholars, 1 room and 1 teacher.
 - Alena                   (27/5/1889-    )    census 1901: adopted daughter
 Kelly Lizette            (26/10/1860-    )    census 1901: step daughter
 Duval Irene               (18/4/1868-    )    census 1901: step daughter
 Strong Able                (8/3/1860-    )    census 1901: step son