Joseph married Marie Madeleine Melanson [Group Sheet]

1. Marie Anne Doucet was born 23 Oct 1829, Pubnico, Yarmouth, NS. Canada; died After 1891, Nova Scotia, Canada.

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Yarmouth Vanguard, December 5, 1989

At the time of the American Revolution, while the American privateers were scanning the coast of Nova Scotia, especially in the Bay of Fundy, and that the British vessels kept watch over their maneuvers, Capt. Pierre Doucet, of Belliveau's Cove, was involved more than once in their operations. In a petition to the Council of the State of Massachusetts Bay, dated August 11, 1780, he says "That he has often and frequently received and entertained a number of American prisoners at his own expense and at the hazard of his life - brought off one that had made his escape from Halifax Gaol, and others that made their escape from different confinements."

Capt. Pierre Doucet, alias Peter, was born in Port Royal, May 16, 1750, the son of François Doucet (himself son of René) and of Marguerite Petitot (daughter of Denis). In 1755, the family was taken into exile and quartered for many years at York, Maine.

On his return from exile, Pierre Doucet married Marguerite LeBlanc and settled on the south- western shore of that cove from which Belliveau's Cove takes its name, at a place known for some time as "Doucet's Point," which became "La-Pointe-à-Major" (Major's Point), on account of the fact that their son, Anselme, was made a "Major" in 1793, when the Acadian Militia was formed as a section of the Annapolis Regiment, which is now Digby County being included then in Annapolis County. Major Anselme Doucet was also the first Acadian commissioned as a Justice of the Peace in Annapolis County.

Pierre Doucet built the first vessel ever constructed at Belliveau's Cove, which he commanded himself, being better known in English circles as "Captain Peter Doucet." This must have been the "Eunice," mentioned further on.

Testimonies regarding his involvements during the American Revolution are not wanting. May 27, 1777, John Battson, from Portsmouth, Maine, testified that the previous summer he was taken by the "Viper," belonging to the King, and was confined fro six months, when he made his escape with three other prisoners, succeeded to reach St. Mary's Bay, where Peter Doucet gave them shelter and "went to the expense and trouble of bringing them to Machias."

We have a similar testimony from Richard Harper, who was taken prisoner to Halifax, from where he made his escape with four other prisoners. They got to St. Mary's Bay and were taken to Passamaquoddy by Capt. Peter Doucet, paying all expenses. This testimony is of July 8, 1778.

Another testimony dated July 23, 1778, from Daniel Newman, who says that after having been taken prisoner, he managed to reach St. Mary's Bay, where "Peter Doucet and his Father and Brother received 'us' very kindly and provided a passage to us to us home in Ipswitch."

Even though Capt. Peter Doucet had embraced the American cause, he was to be molested by American privateers. He says that on June 1st, 1778, in his schooner "Polly," on his way from Speppardy (surely Shepody, in Chignecto Bay) to Annapolis, he was taken by Captain Samuel Rogers, Commander of the privateer schooner "Revolution" when he was sent ashore in Nova Scotia while the "Polly" was taken. He went to Boston to plead his cause, when he gave proofs of his "Friendly disposition to the American Prisoners at Nova Scotia." He won his case and was given $400.00 for the damage he had sustained. This was taking place around the end of July, 1778. For more proofs of his good intentions toward the American cause, he stated that he had "a boat called 'Betsy,' which is the only Vessel a float in Sissibew (Sissiboo), which he is willing should be improved for the release of any prisoners that may come there."

It could be that he sold this schooner, the "Betsy," because we find in Machias in the month of May 1786, a schooner of the same name, of 60 tons, whose Master is Thomas Jones, being bound for St. Eustatia, Netherlands, Antilles. A few months previous to that date, we find, again in Machias, the "Sloope Polly," of 30 tons, Jesse Noble, Master, bound for Rhode Island; it could have been the schooner taken from Capt. Doucet in 1780 by Capt. Samuel Rogers.

Capt. Peter Doucet is known to have owned another vessel, the Brigantine "Hannah," recorded at the same place, Machias, in August of 1785. Even a year before that date, viz., in July of 1784, has been recorded "a Journal of a voyage by God's permission (from Yarmouth) to Antigua on board the schooner, Hannah, Peter Doucet, Commander."

We know that Capt. Peter Doucet had owned yet another schooner, according to the following statement: "Capt. Peter Doucet, Commander of the schooner "Eunice," has left Halifax Dec. 21, 1775, and has arrived at Grenada Jan. 30, 1776, with a cargo of 15,000 feet of lumber and 20,000 shingles."

In fact, Capt. Doucet was pursuing a regular lucrative commercial relation with the West Indies. It is said that he purchased lumber at St. Mary's Bay at five dollars per thousand and would sell it in the West Indies at forty and fifty dollars for the same quantity. On his way back, he would bring merchandise and other goods, which he sold in his store just built, which was the only mercantile establishment in Clare, along St. Mary's Bay.

Returning from one of his voyages, he was to meet his death, when a sudden change of wind off Briar Island blew heavily in squalls and occasioned loss of the ship, the crew and the cargo; that was in 1792. His watch was afterwards found near the shore, which would mean that the wreck took place close to land.

And that is the story of one of our bravest Acadians of ore, who, after being sent into exile, helped the American cause and was finally subdued by the tempest of the sea and the waves of the ocean. which he had so often mastered. A wonderful story for a scenario.

Pierre married Marie dit Aubasque Dugas. Marie (daughter of Paul Marie Dugas and Brigitte Melanson) was born 1769, Saint Marys Bay, Nova Scotia, Canada; died Deceased; was buried , Canada. [Group Sheet]

François married Marguerite Petitot dit Sincennes 1742. Marguerite (daughter of Denis Petitot dit Sincennes, II and Marguerite Landry) was born 23 Dec 1723, Port Royal, Annapolis, Nova Scotia; died 1763, Massachusetts, USA. [Group Sheet]

Paul married Brigitte Melanson About 1751, Acadia, New France. Brigitte (daughter of Ambroise Melanson and Marguerite Comeau) was born 15 Mar 1731, Port Royal, Annapolis, Nova Scotia, Canada; was christened 13 Feb 1732, Saint Jean Baptiste Catholic Church, Annapolis Royal, Annapolis, Nova Scotia, Canada; died Before 28 August 1799. [Group Sheet]

René married Marie Anne Broussard 1702, Port Royal, Annapolis, Nova Scotia, Canada. Marie (daughter of Jean-Francois Broussard and Catherine Richard) was born About January 1686, Port Royal, Acadia; died 1765, Port Royal, Annapolis, Nova Scotia, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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Marie Anne Broussard, third child of Jean Francois & Catherine Richard b. 1686 in Port Royal, Acadia. m. Rene Pierre dit Laverdure DOUCET (son of Pierre DOUCET and Henriette PELLETRET) in 1702 in Port Royal, Acadia.
Their children are:
1. Pierre Doucet, b. 24 Dec 1703 in Port Royal, m. Francoise Dugas on 10 Sept 1725. Their children are: Joseph Doucet, Francois Doucet, Beloni Doucet, Amand Doucet, Marguerite Doucet, Charles Doucet, ?? Doucet, Firmin Doucet.
2. Marie Anne Doucet, b. 14 Nov 1706 in Port Royal, Acadia, m. Pierre Landry on 3 June 1726.
3. Agathe Doucet, b. 19 Jan 1710 in Port Royal, Acadia, m. Pierre Pitre on 4 Feb 1727. Their children are: Marguerite Pitre, Jean Baptiste Pitre, Marie Pitre, Catherine Pitre.
4. Anne Doucet, b. 23 March 1713 in Port Royal, Acadia, m. Daniel Garceau in 1730. Their children are: Marguerite Garceau, Marie Josephe Garceau, Joseph Garceau, Anne Garceau, Jean Garceau, Appoline Garceau, Charles Garceau, Pierre Garceau, Adeline Garceau, Francois Garceau.
5. Francois Doucet, b. 1715, m. Marguerite dit Sincennes Petitot on 15 Jan 1742 in Port Royal, Acadia. Their children are: Marie Marguerite Doucet, Jean Doucet, Anne Doucet, Joseph Doucet, Pierre Doucet, Marguerite Doucet, Francois Doucet, Charles Doucet.
6. Catherine Josephe Doucet, b. 19 April 1718, d. 4 Oct 1719
7. Marguerite Doucet, b. 5 Jan 1721 in Port Royal, Acadia, m. Charles Dit Deslauries Babineaux on 25 Jan 1745. Their children are: Jean Baptiste Babineaux, Marie Josephe Babineaux, Charles Babineaux, Marguerite Babineaux.
8. Charles Doucet, b. 1723 in Port Royal, Acadie, m. Marguerite Prejean in 1746. Their children are: Jean Doucet and Marie Anne Doucet.
9. Jean Doucet, b. 20 Aug 1725 in Port Royal, Acadie, m. Anne Bourg on 20 Jan 1749. Their children are: Anne Doucet, Joseph Doucet, Jean Baptiste Doucet.
10. Cecile Doucet, b. 20 July 1728 in Port Royal, Acadia, m. Charles Bourg on 20 July 1752.
11. Jeanne Doucet, b. 1730

Denis married Marguerite Landry 23 Apr 1711, Port-Royal, Acadia, New France. Marguerite (daughter of Claude Landry and Marguerite Marie Theriault) was born 1692, Port Royal, Annapolis, Nova Scotia, Canada; was christened abt. 1692, St Jean-Baptiste, Port Royal, Annapolis, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 20 Jun 1743, Grand Pre, Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried 20 Jun 1743, St Charles, Mines, Acadie, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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Please note that according to Stephen A. White, there is no record of Francois' death or burial. While it's possible that he died on this date at sea, since that's during the deportation, Stephen A. White has compiled the ship registers for the deportations. There isn't a record for this Francois as being on board any of the deportation ships nor dying at sea.

François married Claire Louise Bourg 24 Oct 1713, Annapolis Royal, Annapolis, Nova Scotia, Canada. Claire (daughter of Bernard Bourg and Françoise Brun) was born About 1692, Port-Royal, Acadia, New France; was christened 1692, St Jean-Baptiste, Port Royal, Annapolis, Nova Scotia; died 1776. [Group Sheet]

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https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/193137878/ambroise-melancon

According to census records, Ambroise was born in about 1685. He is the son of Charles Melancon and Marie Dugas. He married (1) Francoise Bourg on 10 November 1705, in Acadie, per PRDH. They are the parents of at least the following:
1) Joseph ( 1708- )
2) Jean (1710-1782) md Cecile Aucoin
3) Marie (1714-1733)
4) Ambroise (1714- ) md Anne Hebert
5) Madeleine ( - ) md Pierre Boudreau
6) Marguerite (1715- )
7) *Elisabeth Isabelle (abt 1717-1757) md Olivier Thibodeau

He married (2) Marguerite Comeau on 23 January 1719, in Acadie, per PRDH. They are the parents of at least the following:
1) Cecile (1723-1796) md Jacques Moulaison
2) Francoise (1725-1801) md Yves Thibault
3) Pierre (1727- )
4) Jean (1729- )
5) *Brigitte (abt 1732- ) md Paul Dugas
6) Modeste (1734- )
7) *Marguerite (abt 1744-1780) md (a) Francois Morisset and (b) Anselme Bastarache
8) Desire (1739- )
9) Amand (1741- ) md Anne Leblance
10) Marie (1742- ) md Amand Lanoue
11) *Marie-Felicite (abt 1745-1768) md Michel Rivard

He died of small pox, during the epidemic. He was buried on 8 August 1757.

*Children proven on PRDH

Ambroise married Marguerite Comeau 23 Jan 1719, Port Royal, Annapolis, Nova Scotia, Canada. Marguerite (daughter of Jean Comeau and Françoise Hébert) was born About 1699, Port Royal, Acadia, New France; died 29 Aug 1757, Québec, Quebec, Canada; was buried 30 Aug 1757, Sainte Famille Cemetery Quebec, Capitale-Nationale Region, Quebec, Canada. [Group Sheet]