Joseph was born in 1696. He passed away before 1745.
Sources
Arsenault, H&G, p. 1264 (Grand Pré). He lived at Saint Charles des Mines. Some members of this family, deported to Maryland, settled in Louisiana. Note: Source published by others
Title: Dictionnaire Généalogique des Familles Acadiennes; Author: Stephen A. White; Publication: 2 vols., Moncton, New Brunswick: Centre d'études Acadiennes, 1999; p. 1151
Text: (#14): Joseph MELANSON, son of Philippe & Marie DUGAS.
Note: No birth date or place is given.
Text: Joseph (Belle-Ile-en-Mer Declaration) married around 1720 to Marguerite LE BLANC, daughter of Jean & Marguerite RICHARD.
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