Cecile Melanson (abt. 1704 - bef. 1763)

Born about 1704 in Les Mines, Acadie, Nouvelle-France

Ancestors

Wife of Charles Bourg — married about 1720 in Acadie, Nouvelle-France

Wife of Joseph Hebert — married about 1750 in Acadie, Colony of Nova Scotia

Descendants

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Biography

Cécile was born about 1704 (48 years old in 1752).^[1]

Listed at Pointe-à-la-Jeunesse, Isle Royale in 1752 as Cécile Nanson, aged 48 years, wife of Joseph Ébert, ^[2] She was the daughter of Pierre dit Pedro Melanson and Marie Blanchard. In 1701 the family was in Grand Pré (Les Mines), living next door to her grandparents^[3]. In 1703 Grand Pré was not separated out and the family was listed in Les Mines area.^[4] Again in 1707 Pierre was there with 6 daughters.^[5]. In 1714 all of these Melansons were reported in Port Royal^[6]

Cecile (15) married Charles Bourg (21) (born in Port Royal, Acadie, Nouvelle-France) in 1720 in Acadie.^[1]

Their known children were:

1. Charles Bourg (about 1721 – before Aug 9 1761) .
2. Sylvian Bourg (about 1728 – unknown) [uncertain].
3. Ambroise Bourg (about 1732 – before Jul 1788) .
4. Marie Josephe Bourg (about 1733 – before 1761) .
5. Anne Marguerite Josephe Bourg (about 1737 – unknown) .
6. Francois Xavier Bourg (about 1739 – before Aug 29 1797)

Cecile (45) married Joseph Hebert (39) (born in Cobequit, Acadie) in 1750 in Acadie, Colony of Nova Scotia. ^[1]

Cécile passed away between 1757 and 1763.^[1]

Sources

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3} Karen Theriot Reader Page for Cécile Melanson citing Dictionnaire Généalogique des Familles Acadiennes - Dictionnaire Généalogique des Familles Acadiennes, Première Partie 1636-1714 - Stephen A. White - 2 vols., Moncton, New Brunswick: Centre d'Études Acadiennes, 1999 - p. 1153 - Cécile MELANSON, (according to S. A. WHITE) daughter of Pierre dit Pedro & Marie BLANCHARD, born around 1704.
   - Dictionnaire généalogique des familles acadiennes, "Ajouts et corrections"s et corrections" - Stephen A. White - University of Moncton, Centre d'études acadiennes - Appeared in Nov 1999 & Sep 2003. - Internet - http://www.umoncton.ca/umcm-ceaac/files/umcm-ceaac/wf/wf/pdf/corrections.pdf - for p. 1153 - Cécile belongs in the family of Pierre MELANSON (6) according to the request of her son Ambroise BOURG for a dispensation to marry Modeste MOULAISON at Cherbourg in 1763. (Cites: M. Godret, "Mariages acadiens à Cherbourg," in RACINES & RAMEAUX FRANCAIS D'ACADIE, no. 26 (2002), p. 15).
2. ↑ Canadiana, image 55 1752 Census of Sieur de LaRoque/Isle Royale
3. ↑ Tim Hebert; Transcription of the 1701 Acadian Census at Port-Royal, Acadie 1701 Census Transcription. The original census can be found at Acadian Census microfilm C-2572 of the Library and Archives Canada “Acadie Recensements 1671 – 1752”, Images 174-211.

   Grand Pré: Pierre MELANSON, Sr, his wife, 2 boys. 2 girls, 20 arpents, 23 cattle. 20 sheep, 18 hogs, 2 guns.
   Pierre MELANSON, Jr., his wife, 4 sons, 10 arpents, 8 sheep, 8 cattle, 8 hogs, 1 gun.

4. ↑ Tim Hebert; Transcription of the 1703 Acadian Census at Port-Royal, Acadie 1703 Census Transcription. The original census can be found at Acadian Census microfilm C-2572 of the Library and Archives Canada “Acadie Recensements 1671 – 1752”, Images 212-220.

   Minas: Pierre MELANSON, his wife, 2 boys, 1 girl, 1 arms bearer. (His father was not listed)

5. ↑ Tim Hebert; Transcription of the 1707 Acadian Census at Port-Royal, Acadie 1707 Census Transcription. The original census can be found at Acadian Census microfilm C-2572 of the Library and Archives Canada “Acadie Recensements 1671 – 1752”, Images 221-237.

   Minas: Pierre MELANSON, his wife, 6 girls less than 12; 5 arpents, 4 cattle, 5 sheep, 6 hogs. His brothers Jean and Philippe and his father were also nearby.

6. ↑ Tim Hebert; Transcription of the 1714 Acadian Census at Port-Royal, Acadie 1714 Census Transcription. The original census can be found at Acadian Census microfilm C-2572 of the Library and Archives Canada “Acadie Recensements 1671 – 1752”, Images 239-261.

   Port Royal: Pierre MELANSON and wife, 2 sons, 4 daughters.

See also:

• http://www.nosorigines.qc.ca/GenealogieQuebec.aspx?genealogy=Cecile_Melanson&pid=421479&lng=en
• Généalogie des Landry à travers le monde Cécile Melanson
• Karen Thériot Reader Cécile Melanson