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Jean Baptiste Melancon 1706–1763

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Full name consistent across 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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Reliability Score: C
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Grade scale
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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Jean Melancon in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 8 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 28 Feb 1706 · Grand Pre, Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada
Died 7 Jul 1763 · Snowhill, Worcester, Maryland, United States
Father Jean \Melanson (1681–1760)
Mother Marguerite Marie Dugas
Spouse Madeleine Magdeleine Marie Leblanc
Children Paul Honore Melanson P1C6Xr

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Biography

In 1706, Jean Baptiste Melancon entered the world in Grand Pre, Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada, born to jean dominique melancon melanson and marguerite marie dugas. Jean Baptiste Melancon married madeleine magdeleine marie leblanc, and had children including paul honore melanson p1c6xr. Jean Baptiste Melancon passed away in 1763 in Snowhill, Worcester, Maryland, United States.

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Life Timeline

1706
Birth of Jean Baptiste Melancon in Grand Pre, Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada
Birth
1763
Death of Jean Baptiste Melancon in Snowhill, Worcester, Maryland, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Jean Melancon

This ancestor line traces from Royan, Charente-Maritime, Poitou-Charentes, France (1510) to Grand Pre, Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada (1706) across 8 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Jean Melancon (1706–1763) was born in Grand Pre, Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada and died in Snowhill, Worcester, Maryland, United States. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (C) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Jean in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 8 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Jean Melancon's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Jean Baptiste Melancon PTP
1706–1763
Grand Pre, Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada
Parents
Jean Dominique Melancon \Melanson PTP
1681–1760
Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, New England
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Jean Melancon's Descendants

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Jean Baptiste Melancon PTP 1706–1763