1901 Census of L'Ardoise, Richmond County, NS
As Transcribed by Michele Pottie
District: 39 Richmond
Census Taker: Dan Neil Finlayson
    
Please Note: I have transcribed the information as recorded by the census taker.
Where there is a question mark, the original copy was not easily read.
If you find any errors, please email me at 

The following abbreviations are used in my transcription.

Hse. - House      
Fam.  -Family
Stat. - Marital Status
   M - Married
   S  - Single
   W -Widowed

DOB - Date of Birth
Relig - Religion
   RC  -Roman Catholic
   Eng  -Church of England
   Pres - Presbyterian
 Rel - Relation
   Dau   - Daughter
   Gdau - Granddaughter     
   Brot  - Brother
   Sist    -Sister
   MIL  -Mother-in-law
   FIL   -Father-in-law
   BIL  -Brother-in-law
   Fath  -Father
   Moth -Mother
   Neph -Nephew
   Niec - Niece
   Adop - Adopted

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Hse. Fam. Name Sex Rel. Stat. DOB Age Born Race Relig. Profession
1 1 Martel, F George M Head M Feb 29, 1835 66 NS French RC Farmer
         Nancy F Wife M June 29, 1838 62 " " "  
         Francois M Son S Dec 25, 1867 33 " " "  Fishing
         Joe M Son S Nov 2, 1871 29 " " "  Fishing
2 2 Martel, Joseph M Head M Dec 12, 1864 36 " " " Fishing
         Odille F Wife M May 23, 1871 29 " " "  
         Minnie F Dau S Mar 6, 1883 18 " " "  
     Urbain M Son S Feb 15, 1886 15 " " "
3 3 Martel, Cyril M Head M Dec 15, 1838 62 " " " Farmer
         Virginie F Wife M Dec 20, 1840 60 " " "  
 4 4 Martel, Charles M Head M May 10, 1845 55 " " "  Farmer
         Mary F Wife M Feb 25, 1851 50 " " "  
         Thomas M Son S Aug 15, 1871 29 " " " Day Labourer
         William M Son S Feb 21, 1878 23 " " " Fishing
     Mary F Dau S Jan 4, 1880 21 " " "
     George M Son S Apr 19, 1882 18 " " " Farm Son
     Sylvan M Son S Aug 30, 1884 16 " " " Farm Son
     Cecile F Dau S Jun 12, 1885 15 " " "
     Justinien M Son S Oct 1, 1888 12 " " "
     Laurent M Son S May 15, 1890 10 " " "
5 5 Martel, William M Head M Jan 1, 1861 40 " " " Fishing
         Seraphie F Wife M Apr 20, 1863 37 " " "  
         Peter F Son S Sep 3, 1888 12 " " "  
         William M Son S Jun 10, 1890 10 " " "  
         Wilfred M Son S Jan 1, 1892 9 " " "  
          George M Son S Jun 30, 1893 7 " " "  
          Margaret F Dau S May 17, 1896 4 " " "  
         Marin M Son S Jun 28, 1898 2 " " "  
         Henriette F Dau S Dec 31, 1900 - " " "  
6 6 Martel, Anicet M Head M May 20, 1848 52 " " " Farmer
         Adele F Wife M Jan 10, 1859 42 " " "  
     Adeline F Dau S Nov 3, 1880 20 " " " G. House Work
     Hyacinthe M Son S Jan 15, 1885 16 " " " Farm Son
     N. Dan M Son S Dec 3, 1887 13 " " "
     S. Mary F Dau S Mar 2, 1894 7 " " "
7 7 Martel, Abram M Head M Mar 15, 1835 66 " " " Farmer
         Seraphie F Wife M Aug 15, 1846 54 " " "  
     Hubert M Son S Sep 15, 1867 33 " " " Fishing
     David M Son S Oct 18, 1877 23 " " " Fishing
     Alexis M Son S Sept 10, 1879 21 " " " Fishing
     Simon M Son S Nov 20, 1880 20 " " " Farm Son
     Dominic M Son S Mar 1, 1882 19 " " " Farm Son
         James M Son S Sep 15, 1884 16 " " " Farm Son
8 8 Martel, Pacien M Head M Sep 18, 1862 38 " " " Fishing
     Rose F Wife M Feb 9, 1867 34 " " "  
     Amable M Son S Jul 5, 1891 9 " " "  
     Ephrem M Son S Apr 29, 1892 8 " " "  
     Edmond M Son S Aug 23, 1893 7 " " "  
     Malvina F Dau S May 3, 1896 4 " " "  
     Berthum M Son S Sep 3, 1898 2 " " "  
     Angus M Son S Apr 29, 1900 - " " "
9 9 Martel, A. Joseph M Head M Oct 25, 1862 38 " " " Fishing
     Adele F Wife M Jun 18, 1870 30 " " "  
     Mary F Dau S Sep 7, 1893 7 " " "  
     Margaret F Dau S Oct 4, 1895 5 " " "  
     Celina F Dau S Jan 4, 1900 1 " " "  
10 10 Leroux, Luc M Head M May 12, 1846 54 " " " Farmer
     Angelique F Wife M Aug 26, 1845 55 " " "  
     Peter M Son S Oct 13, 1880 20 " " " Day Labourer
     Amable M Son S July 28, 1884 16 " " " Farm Son
     Joseph M Son S Oct 26, 1886 14 " " " Farm Son
11 11 Morvan, Philomene F Head W Dec 30, 1851 49 " " " Farmer
     Gracienne F Dau S Sep 6, 1877 23 " " " Waiter
     Searphie F Dau S Mar 25, 1878 22 " " " Cook
     Philomene F Dau S Feb 10, 1881 20 " " "  
     Simon M Son S May 25, 1884 16 " " " Farm Son
     Martine F Dau S Aug 30, 1888 12 " " "
     Annie F Dau S Feb 10, 1890 11 " " "
12 12 Martel, George M Head M Aug 18, 1842 58 " " " Farmer
     Dorothee F Wife M Aug 21, 1855 45 " " " House Work
     Annie F Dau S Oct 10, 1879 21 " " " G House Work
     Angeline F Dau S Jun 10, 1880 20 " " "  
     Simon M Son S Dec 3, 1881 19 " " " Farm Son
     Judith F Dau S Nov 24, 1887 13 " " "  
     Arthur M Son S Sep 15, 1892 8 " " "  
     A. Flora F Dau S Sep 23, 1894 6 " " "  
     Adolphe F Dau S Jun 23, 1898 2 " " "  
13 13 Martel, Frederick M Head M Oct 27, 1851 49 " " " Farmer
     Florie F Wife M Jun 6, 1859 41 " " "  
     Albert M Son S Feb 10, 1881 20 " " " Farm Son
     Arthemise F Dau S Jul 3, 1883 17 " " "
     Sylvester M Son S Sep 10, 1885 15 " " "
      Henry M Son S Nov 10, 1887 13 " " "
     Adeline F Dau S Jan 19, 1890 11 " " "
     Rose F Dau S Oct 27, 1891 9 " " "
     Maurice M Son S Jul 19, 1893 7 " " "
     Charles M Son S Jul 3, 1895 5 " " "
     Obeline F Dau S May 20, 1898 2 " " "
14 14 Martel, T. Joseph M Head M Oct 20, 1836 64 " " " Fishing
     Virgine F Wife M Sep 25, 1842 58 " " "  
     Henry M Son S Jun 10, 1884 16 " " "  
     Loui M Son S Dec 25, 1887 14 " " "
15 15 Martel, Charles M Head M Dec 18, 1869 31 " " " Fishing
     Salime F Wife M Jun 20, 1872 28 " " "  
     Emma F Dau S Feb 15, 1895 6 " " "  
     Annie F Dau S Feb 19, 1899 2 " " "
     Clarence M Son S Feb 3, 1901 - " " "
16 16 Martel, Justinien M Head M Nov 15, 1822 78 " " " Farmer
     Virgine F Wife M Jul 26, 1824 76 " " "  
     Hilaire M Son M Sep 8, 1862 38 " " " Farm Son
*Martell, Mary F DIL W Oct 6, 1865 35 " " "  
     Claire F Gdau S May 23, 1891 9 " " "  
     Rose F Gdau S Dec 6, 1893 7 " " "  
     Unizim M Gson S Mar 21, 1898 3 " " "  
Sancon, Sophia F Sist W Jun 24, 1817 83 " " "
*as recorded, with "ll"
17 17 McLeod, A. Angus M Head M Aug 21, 1866 34 " Scotch Pres Miller
     Bella F Wife M Jan 8, 1878 23 " " "  
     D. Roderick M Son S Aug 9, 1900 - " " "  
18 18 McKenzie, Annie F Head S Oct 3, 1839 61 " " " Farmer
     Sarah F Sist S Mar 31, 1854 47 " " "  
Finlayson, N. Dan M Neph S Jan 24, 1874 27 " " " Farmer
19 19 Martel, Sabeine M Head W Aug 20, 1839 61 " French RC Farmer
     John M Son M Jan 24, 1870 31 " " " Fishing
     S. Mary F DIL M Aug 5, 1873 27 " " "  
     H. Mary F Gdau S Jun 19, 1900 - " " "  
20 20 Lawler, Nancy F Head W Dec 15, 1850 50 " " " Farmer
     John M Son S Aug 29, 1876 24 " " " Fishing
21 21 Sancon, Maxime M Head M Mar 15, 1860 41 " " " Fishing
     Celina F Wife M Apr 15, 1864 36 " " "  
     Celeste F Dau S Dec 30, 1889 11 " " "  
     Amable M Son S May 5, 1893 7 " " "  
     Wilfred M Son S Dec 27, 1897 3 " " "  
     Nancy F Dau S Nov 1, 1899 1 " " "  
22 22 Martel, Francois M Head M Jun 5, 1851 49 " " " Fishing
     Adeline F Wife M Sep 20, 1857 43 " " "  
     Henry M Son S Feb 1, 1890 11 " " "  
     Lawrence M Son S June 24, 1891 9 " " "  
23 23 Labille, Stephen M Head S Feb 25, 1871 30 " " " Fishing
     Joe M Brot S Dec 20, 1876 24 " " " Fishing
     Alexandrine F Sist S Nov 10, 1879 21 " " "  
     Edesse F Sist S Jun 22, 1881 19 " " "  
     Appoline F Moth W Oct 15, 1838 62 " " "  
Washburn, Fred M Neph S Dec 26, 1896 4 US English "  
24 24 Pitre, WIlliam M Head M Jun 16, 1861 39 NS French " Fishing
     A. Mary F Wife M May 2, 1867 33 " " "  
     Seraphie F Dau S Dec 8, 1890 10 " " "  
     Alvina F Dau S Nov 13, 1892 8 " " "
     Charles M Son S Apr 23, 1895 5 " " "
     Margretti F Dau S Nov 12, 1898 2 " " "
     Jane F Moth W Jun 15, 1815 85 " Irish "
25 25 Pitre, Samuel M Head M Mar 22, 1828 73 " French " Fishing
     Adiline F Wife M Mar 30, 1828 73 " " "  
     Margretti F Dau S May 4, 1874 26 " " "  
* Pitre, Alexis M Head M May 4, 1868 32 " " " Fishing
     Annie F Wife M Oct 8, 1879 21 " " "  
     Ellen F Aunt S Oct 15, 1815 85 " " "
 *recorded as the same family. No separate number.
26 26 Pitre, Benjamin M Head M Jan 19, 1857 44 " " " Fishing
     Jane F Wife M May 18, 1860 40 " " "  
     Edward M Son S Sep 25, 1885 15 " " "  
    Samuel M Son S Nov 15, 1887 13 " " "
     Fred M Son S Sep 16, 1890 10 " " "  
     Ursule F Dau S Jan 25, 1892 9 " " "  
     John M Son S Jul 4, 1893 7 " " "  
     James M Son S Aug 15, 1895 5 " " "  
     Mary F Dau S Aug 15, 1898 2 " " "  
27 27 Pitre, George M Head M Feb 2, 1862 39 " " " Fishing
     Adesse F Wife M Mar 15, 1869 32 " " "  
     Sylvan M Son S Mar 30, 1884 17 " " "  
     Wallace M Son S Oct 15, 1885 15 " " "  
     A. Pratie F Dau S Feb 12, 1890 11 " " "
     Vemiline F Dau S Mar 12, 1891 10 " " "
     Domitille F Dau S Jun 2, 1892 8 " " "
     Lizzy F Dau S Aug 12, 1894 6 " " "
     Wilfred M Son S Apr 20, 1895 5 " " "
     Maurice M Son S Aug 16, 1896 4 " " "
     Sophique F Dau S Aug 16, 1897 3 " " "
     Rebecca F Dau S May 21, 1899 1 " " "
     George M Son S Sep 24, 1900 - " " "
     Domitille F Moth W Mar 1, 1827 74 " " "
28 28 Pitre, Maurice M Head M Apr 3, 1853 48 " " " Fishing
     Rebecca F Wife M Apr 8, 1853 48 " " "  
     Dan M Son S Dec 28, 1877 23 " " "  
     Simon M Son S Feb 17, 1890 11 " " "  
29 29 Martel, Narcisse M Head M Nov 30, 1857 43 " " " Fishing
     Sabine F Wife M Apr 6, 1865 36 " " "  
     Louise F Dau S Sep 15, 1889 11 " " "  
     A. Mary F Dau S Jul 6, 1892 8 " " "  
     Martha F Dau S May 15, 1895 5 " " "  
     Abram M Son S Apr 3, 1897 4 " " "
     Felix M Son S Nov 17, 1898 2 " " "
     Percy M Son S Nov 17, 1900 - " " "
 Sancon, Angelle F MIL W Oct 3, 1818 82 " " "
30 30 Biret, Piter M Head M Mar 10, 1833 68 " " " Fishing
     Urban F Wife M May 15, 1840 60 " " "  
     Urbain M Son S Feb 20, 1870 30 " " " Fishing
     Annie F Dau S Jun 15, 1872 28 " " "  
     P. Joseph M Son S May 7, 1878 22 " " " Fishing
     Alvina F Dau S Mar 25, 1896 5 " " "  
Written in the margin beginning at family 31 is L'Ardoise Harbour.
31 31 Biret, Eusebe M Head M Jan 15, 1841 60 " " " Fishing
     Virgine F Wife M Dec 20, 1840 60 " " "  
     Ben M Son S Sep 22, 1878 22 " " " Fishing
     James M Son S Dec 12, 1879 21 " " " ?*
     A. Mary F Dau S Mar 1, 1888 13 " " "
 *Illegible
32 32 Biret, Samuel M Head M Dec 2, 1870 30 " " " Fishing
     Victoire F Wife M Aug 12, 1873 27 " " "  
     Janie F Dau S Jan 6, 1895 6 " " "  
     Albert M Son S Jan 1, 1897 4 " " "  
33 33 Biret, Constant M Head M Nov 5, 1837 63 " " " Fishing
     Victoire F Wife M May 5, 1862 58 " " "  
     Sophia F Dau S oct 20, 1876 24 " " " ?*
     Anicet M Son S Oct 25, 1880 20 " " "  
 *Illegible (possibly Gen Home Work?)
33 34 Fergueson,  A.Dan M Head S May 1, 1870 30 " Scotch Pres. Farmer
     Chisty F Sist S Dec 29, 1864 36 " " "  
34 35 Murphy, William M Head M Apr 15, 1857 43 " Irish RC Fishing
     Mary F Wife M Aug 20, 1875 25 " Scotch "  
     Michel M Son S Nov 4, 1894 6 " Irish "  
     J. Mary F Dau S May 12, 1896 4 " " "  
     C. Christy F Dau S Jun 1, 1899 1 " " "  
Sancon, Jane F MIL W May 5, 1850 50 " "* "
 *as recorded!
35 36 Martel, Pacien M Head M Jun 10, 1848 52 " French " Fishing
     Martha F Wife M Feb 15, 1850 51 " " "  
     Eddie M Son S Sep 14, 1877 23 " " "
     Joseph M Son S Sep 10, 1879 21 " " " Fishing
     Alex M Son S May 22, 1885 15 " " "
     Wallac M Son S Oct 17, 1886 14 " " "
     Adolphe M Son S Oct 3, 1889 11 " " "
     A. Jane F Dau S Aug 31, 1892 8 " " "
36 37 Sancon, Jule M Head M Jun 15, 1848 52 " " " Fishing
     Brigette F Wife M Jan 28, 1852 49 " " "  
     A. Mary F Dau S May 24, 1888 12 " " "  
     Charles M Son S Apr 8, 1892 9 " " "  
     Wilfrid M Son S Dec 3, 1894 6 " " "  
37 38 Biret, Narcisse M Head M Mar 10, 1865 36 " " " Fishing
     Lizzy F Wife M Dec 20, 1875 25 " " "  
     John M Son S Feb 10, 1893 8 " " "  
     Mary F Dau S Oct 24, 1894 6 " " "  
     Walter M Son S Oct 23, 1896 4 " " "  
     A. Annie F Dau S Dec 10, 1900 - " " "  
     Jane  F Dom S Oct 10, 1882 18 " " "
38 39 Fergueson, Roderick M Head M Aug 15, 1852 48 " Scotch Pres. Gen. Merchant
     Ratchel F Wife M May 15, 1858 42 " " "  
     C. Mary F Dau S Nov 5, 1883 17 " " "
     R. John M Son S Mar 17, 1885 16 " " "
Landry, Henery M Dom S May 4, 1885 15 " French RC Domestic
39 40 Brymer, Felicite F Head W Oct 10, 1836 64 " " "  
     Seraphie F Dau S Jan 24, 1862 39 " " "  
MacLeod, S. Mary F Gdau S Apr 27, 1880 20 " Scotch " Teacher
Biret, Dan M Dom S Nov 13, 1872 28 " French " Domestic
40  41 Brymer, William F Head M Nov 3, 1825 75 " Scotch " Farmer
     Philomene F Wife M Dec 10, 1839 61 " French "  
     Victoire F Dau S Aug 12, 1866 35 " Scotch "
      F. Alex M Son S Oct 10, 1875 25 " " " Sailor
     D. Robert M Son S Oct 10, 1876 24 " " " Farmer's Son
     B. Maud D Dau S Aug 3, 1879 21 " " "
41 42 Brymer, Thomas M Head W Jan 1, 1828 73 " " " Fishing
     M. Jane F Dau S Nov 22, 1867 33 " " "  
     L. Martha F Dau S Aug 23, 1871 29 " " "  
     Arthur M Son S Jun 29, 1873 27 " " " Fishing
     Josephine F Dau S Feb 22, 1876 25 " " "  
42 43 Brymer, Arthur M Head M Sep 12, 1832 68 " " " Farmer
     Delina F Wife M Jun 15, 1839 61 " French "  
     Elize F Dau S Sep 20, 1864 36 " Scotch " Dressmaking
     Sabine F Dau S Mar 10, 1868 33 " " " Cook
     Alex M Son S Mar 9, 1871 30 " " " Fishing
     H. Florence F Dau S Sep 22, 1875 25 " " "  
     J. Emma F Dau S Feb 26, 1880 21 " " " Teaching
     Henery M Son S Dec 2, 1882 18 " " " Teaching
     Charolette F Dau S Dec 8, 1885 15 " " "
43 44 Sancon, F. William M Head M May 7, 1842 58 " French " Fishing
     Mary F Wife M Jun 8, 1844 56 " " "  
     William M Son S May 3, 1870 30 " " " Fishing
     Frank M Son S Jun 13, 1872 28 " " " Fishing
     Mary F Dau S Jun 15, 1880 20 " " "  
     Adele F Dau S Jul 10, 1881 19 " " "  
     Arthur M Son S Jan 1, 1882 19 " " "  
     Celestine F Dau S Feb 6, 1883 18 " " "
     Laurence M Son S Jun 5, 1885 15 " " "
     Annie F Dau S Dec 14, 1887 13 " " "
     Joseph M Son S May 9, 1885 12 " " "
44 45 Finlayson, Eben M Head M Jun 3, 1848 52 " Scotch Pres. Blacksmith
     J. Mary F Wife M Feb 15, 1863 38 " " "  
     J. Tina F Dau S Nov 25, 1885 15 " " "  
     M. Mary F Dau S Apr 23, 1887 13 " " "  
     M. Duncan M Son S Sep 19, 1889 11 " " "  
McDonald, Alex M Adop B S Jan 31, 1897 4 " " "  
45 46 Sancon, George M Head W Oct 12, 1857 43 " French RC Fishing
     A. Carry F Dau S Jul 30, 1885 15 " " "  
     J. Winnie F Dau S Oct 16, 1888 12 " " "  
     Alphonse M Son S Sep 15, 1890 10 " " "
     E. Henery M Son S Oct 12, 1891 9 " " "
     R. Lilian  F Dau S Dec 27, 1893 7 " " "
Martel, Obeline F Dom S May 1, 1838 62 " " " Domestic
46 47 Sancon, Pacien M Head S Jun 4, 1874 26 " " " Fishing
     Adele F Moth W Dec 15, 1840 60 " " "  
47 48 Burke, George M Head M Jun 29, 1855 45 " Irish " Fishing
     Julie F Wife F Apr 15, 1857 43 " " "  
     Maria F Dau S Jul 10, 1882 18 " " "  
     M. Serphia F Dau S Aug 14, 1884 16 " " "  
     Zetha F Dau S Jun 13, 1888 12 " " "  
     Jobe M Son S Jul 17, 1891 9 " " "  
     Obelin F Dau S Aug 9, 1893 7 " " "  
     F. Arthur M Son S Apr 21, 1896 4 " " "
Sancon, Angele F Aunt S Jul 30, 1830 70 " French "
Fitzgerald, Millie F MIL W Sep 15, 1828 72 " " "
48 49 Sancon, Fred M Head M Feb 1, 1829 72 " " " Fishing
     Harriet F Wife M Jan 15, 1835 66 " " "  
     Simon M Son S Jan 10, 1867 34 " " " Fisherman
49 50 Sancon, Thomas M Head M Feb 28, 1861 40 " " " Fishing
     Jane F Wife M Feb 24, 1865 35 " Scotch "  
     M. Fred M Son S Nov 4, 1889 11 " French "  
     Arthur M Son S Feb 12, 1891 10 " " "  
     Raymond M Son S Apr 20, 1892 8 " " "  
     Alfit M Son S Nov 4, 1893 7 " " "  
     Wilfred M Son S Apr 13, 1895 5 " " "  
     E. Alma F Dau S Oct 26, 1897 3 " " "  
     Alex M Son S Sep 6, 1900 - " " "  
49 51 Sancon, Thomas M Head M Sep 14, 1851 49 " " " Farmer
     Sophia F Wife M Aug 6, 1835 65 " " "  
Landry, Elizabeth F MIL W Nov 10, 1832 68 " " "  
50 52 Sancon, T. John M Head M Aug 15, 1852 48 " " " Fishing
     Mary F Wife M Jul 10, 1858 42 " " "  
     Willie M Son S Nov 15, 1877 23 " " "  Fishing
     Marin F Dau S Nov 20, 1892 8 " " "
     Ned M Son S Feb 26, 1896 5 " " "
     H. Alex M Son S Jun 12, 1899 1 " " "
Taylor, Sophia F Gdau* S Feb 19, 1882 19 " " "
*as recorded

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