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
   Bapt -Baptist		 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
103 109 Murphy, Willie M Head M Jul 5, 1870 30 NS Irish RC Lock Man
     B. Emeline F Wife M Mar 23, 1871 30 " Scotch "  
     W. Laurence M Son S Nov 17, 1899 1 " Irish "
110 Murphy, Michael M Head M Sep 29, 1840 60 " " " Fishing
     Brigette F Wife M Sep 10, 1842 58 " " "  
     Mary F Dau S May 9, 1873 27 " " "  
Richardson, James M Lodg S Oct 9, 1862 38 " English " Fishing
104 111 Taylor, Laurie M Head M Dec 10, 1860 40 " French " Fishing
     Virginie F Wife M Jun 10, 1865 35 " " "  
     Ned M Son S Jul 5, 1887 13 " " "  
     Mary F Dau S Feb 15, 1890 11 " " "  
Sancon, Appoline F Adop S Nov 10, 1840 60 " " "
105 112 Murphy, John M Head W May 18, 1840 60 " Irish " Fishing
     John M Son S Apr 8, 1866 34 " " " Fishing
     Joe M Son S Oct 10, 1877 23 " " " Fishing
106 113 Maddor, Richard M Head S Nov 15, 1830 70 " " " Fishing
     Annie F Sist S Dec 3, 1832 68 " " "  
107 114 Raney, John  M Head W Jan 10, 1845 56 IRE " " Fishing
     Michael M Son S Aug 20, 1878 22 NS " " Fishing 
     Catherine F Dau S Nov 20, 1881 19 " " "  
108 115 Maddor, Robert M Head M Feb 15, 1847 54 " " " Fishing
     Margaret F Wife M Dec 4, 1848 52 " " "
     Annie F Dau S Oct 15, 1880 20 " " "
     J. Robert M Son S Sep 25, 1883 17 " " "
     John M Son S Sep 24, 1885 15 " " "
     Maggie F Dau S Jan 1, 1888 13 " " "
     Ned M Son S Oct 19, 1889 11 " " "
     Mathew M Son S Dec 20, 1892 8 " " "
109 116 Monk, Seymor M Head M Oct 10, 1866 34 " " " Fishing
     Christy F Wife M Sep 29, 1877 23 " " "  
     R. Henery M Son S Nov 24, 1899 1 " " "
     S. May F Dau S Jan 5, 1901 - " " "
110 117 McAskill, Donald M Head W Dec 10, 1849 51 " Scotch Pres Farmer
     Kenneth M Son S Oct 15, 1881 19 " " " Farm Son
     John M Son S Jul 23, 1883 18 " " " Farm Son
     Angus M Son S Jun 15, 1885 15 " " " Farm Son
     C. Catherine F Dau S Sep 4, 1887 13 " " "
     A. Katie F Dau S Jun 4, 1889 11 " " "
     L. Margrett F Dau S May 7, 1891 9 " " "
     Dan M Son S Oct 15, 1893 7 " " "
111 118 McAskill, Alexander M Head M Sep 2, 1847 53 " " " Fishing
     Annie F Wife M Oct 10, 1849 51 " " "  
     Christy F Dau S Sep 5, 1878 22 " " "
     A. Mary F Dau S Dec 15, 1890 20 " " "
     K. Angus M Son S Nov 1, 1882 18 " " "
112 119 Matheson, Alex M Head S Nov 5, 1864 36 " " " Fishing
     John M Brot S May 10, 1847 53 " " "  Day Labourer
     Mary F Sist S Sep 6, 1850 50 " " "  
     Elisabeth F Moth W Oct 14, 1820 80 " " "
113 120 Keefe, John M Head M Jun 19, 1855 45 " Irish RC Farmer
     Rose F Wife M May 8, 1861 39 " Scotch "  
114 121 Clannon, Simon M Head M Nov 10, 1840 60 " Irish " Fishing
     Catherine F Wife M Jun 15, 1865 35 " " "  
     S. John M Son S Feb 5, 1874 27 " " " Fishing
115 122 Graisse, George M Head M Aug 12, 1852 48 " French " Fishing
     Elisabeth F Wife M Nov 8, 1854 46 " " "
     Celina F Dau S Jul 15, 1884 16 " " "
     Lizzy F Dau S Dec 20, 1886 14 " " "
     Catherine F Dau S Mar 12, 1896 5 " " "
116 123 Graisse, Henery M Head M Mar 15, 1856 45 " " " Fishing
     Sarah F Wife M Oct 21, 1850 50 " " "  
     Jule M Son S May 1, 1881 19 " " "  
     Jane F Dau S Nov 15, 1890 10 " " "  
117 124 Graisse, Lawrence M Head M Oct 28, 1865 35 " " " Fishing
     Mary F Wife M Jul 7, 1860 40 " " "  
     William M Son S Nov 6, 1885 15 " " "  
     Robert M Son S Mar 6, 1888 13 " " "  
     Mary F Dau S Dec 12, 1889 11 " " "
     Wilfred F* Dau* S Jan 17, 1892 9 " " "
     Saline F Dau S Dec 5, 1892 8 " " "
     J. Sarah F Dau S May 10, 1895 5 " " "
     S. Mary F Dau S Apr 1, 1899 2 " " "
Piter, Sophia F SIL** S Nov 21, 1840 60 " " "
*as recorded     **sister in law
117 125 Graisse, John M Head M Nov 15, 1863 37 " " " Fishing
     Carania F Wife M Jun 9, 1866 34 " " "  
     Alvina F Dau S Jan 1, 1889 12 " " "  
     Annie F Dau S Aug 15, 1890 10 " " "  
     Jane F Dau S Jun 9, 1892 8 " " "  
     J. Mary F Dau S Feb 2, 1895 6 " " "  
     Thomas F Son S Oct 30, 1895 5 " " "
     Sam M Son S Mar 4, 1897 4 " " "
     Juley F Dau S Dec 15, 1899 1 " " "
118 126 Monbourquet, Daniel M Head W Apr 24, 1852 48 " " " Fishing
     Joseph M Son S Oct 29, 1879 21 " " " Fishing
     Alex M Son S Jul 16, 1882 18 " " " Day Labourer
     Sam M Son S Dec 14, 1886 14 " " "
    James M Son S Mar 1, 1891 10 " " "
     Manuel M Son S Nov 15, 1892 8 " " "
119 127 Sancon, F. George M Head M Aug 20, 1859 41 " " " Fishing
     Sarah F Wife M Feb 17, 1863 38 " " "  
     W. James M Son S Oct 10, 1888 12 " " "  
     Ephraim M Son S Aug 20, 1890 10 " " "  
     Joseph M Son S Jul 27, 1892 8 " " "
     B. George M Son S Mar 1, 1895 5 " " "
     Walter M Son S Jul 7, 1895 5 " " "
     Martin M Son S Mar 10, 1898 3 " " "
     Earnest M Son S Aug 11, 1900 - " " "
120 128 Sancon, F. James M Head M Oct 10, 1864 36 " " " Day Labourer
     Elizabeth F Wife M Dec 8, 1873 27 " " "  
     Mary F Dau S Jan 12, 1896 5 " " "
     A. Mary F Dau S Nov 10, 1897 3 " " "
     P. Joseph M Son S Sep 7, 1900 - " " "
121 129 Landry, Jeffery M Head M Oct 10, 1828 72 " " " Fishing
     Madeleine F Wife M Nov 15, 1830 70 " " "  
     Amable M Gson S Dec 20, 1884 16 " " "  
122 130 Sancon, Maxime M Head M Dec 24, 1842 58 " " " Fishing
     Lizzy F Wife M May 10, 1844 56 " " "  
     George M Son S Aug 22, 1882 18 " " "
     Sarah F Dau S Sep 5, 1886 14 " " "
     Alvina F Dau S Oct 20, 1889 11 " " "
123 131 Sancon, Dennis M Head M Sec 19, 1863 37 " " " Fishing
     Josephine F Wife M Nov 16, 1869 31 " " "  
     Amable M Son S May 1, 1894 6 " " "  
     Mary F Dau S Jan 15, 1897 4 " " "  
     M. Katie F Dau S Feb 7, 1899 2 " " "  
124 132 Sancon, E. Laurence M Head M Jan 16, 1866 35 " " " Fishing
     Annie F Wife M Jun 11, 1873 27 " " "  
     Teressa F Dau S Feb 27, 1893 8 " " "  
     Henery M Son S Feb 14, 1896 5 " " "
     Murdock M Son S Sep 24, 1897 3 " " "
     F. May F Dau S Oct 1, 1899 1 " " "
     E. Catherin F Dau S Mar 8, 1901  - " " "
125 133 Sancon, C. Henery M Head M Dec 5, 1861 39 " " " Fishing
     Mary F Wife M Dec 20, 1865 35 " " "
     Mary F Dau S May 20, 1892 8 " " "
     Remi M Son S Feb 24, 1894 7 " " "
     Lizzy F Dau S Apr 12, 1895 6 " " "
     Therisa F Dau S Dec 24, 1896 4 " " "
     C. Jane F Dau S Nov 30, 1897 3 " " "
126 134 Sancon, Ben M Head M Dec 10, 1863 37 " " " Fishing
     Mary F Wife M May 25, 1870 30 " " "  
     Willie M Gson* S Sep 5, 1890 10 " " "  
     George M Brot S Nov 21, 1872 28 " " " Day Labourer
* as recorded (G Son) Could be God son?
127 135 Sancon, Henery M Head M Mar 10, 1839 62 " " " Fishing
     Mary F Wife M Jul 5, 1842 58 " " "  
     Alexander M Son S Feb 10, 1881 20 " " " Fishing
     Henery M Son S Dec 21, 1882 18 " " "  
     Peter M Son S Jul 5, 1884 16 " " "
     Martin M Son S Apr 1, 1887 14 " " "
128 136 Sancon, Albert M Head M Dec 7, 1864 36 " " " Fishing
     Catherine F Wife M Feb 12, 1873 28 " " "  
     J. Emma F Dau S Dec 5, 1892 8 " " "  
     Henery M Son S Mar 9, 1897 4 " " "  
     Wilfred M Son S Sep 5, 1899 1 " " "  
129 137 Sancon, Paddy M Head M Jan 1, 1861 40 " " " Fishing
     J. Mary F Wife M Oct 6, 1866 34 " " "  
     Thomas M Son S Jan 1, 1885 16 " " "  
     Mattie M Son S Jul 3, 1886 14 " " "
     Alice F Dau S Mar 29, 1889 12 " " "
     Julia F Dau S Jan 15, 1891 10 " " "
     Albert M Son S Oct 7, 1892 8 " " "
     Elizebeth F Dau S Nov 7, 1896 4 " " "
     Miria F Dau S Sep 3, 1898 2 " " "
     Elias M Fath W Aug 15, 1824 76 " " "
130 138 Sancon, William M Head M Nov 5, 1847 53 " " " Fishing
     Domitille F Wife M May 7, 1848 52 " " "  
     Maurice M Son S Jun 17, 1874 26 " " " Fishing
     Adesse F Dau S Dec 8, 1878 22 " " "
     Ferman M Son S Apr 23, 1880 20 " " " Fishing
     Walter M Son S Apr 23, 1880 20 " " "
     Minnie F Dau S Jul 30, 1890 10 " " "
131 139 Bonin, Patrick M Head M Nov 10, 1850 50 " " " Fishing
     Agnes F Wife M Apr 5, 1854 47 " " "  
     L. Mary F Dau S Feb 28, 1881 20 " " "  
     Alvina F Dau S Mar 11, 1882 19 " " " Gen House Work
     M. Rose F Dau S Dec 8, 1884 16 " " "
     Mable F Dau S Jul 2, 1887 13 " " "
     Elizebeth F Dau S Jan 8, 1890 11 " " "  
     Alice F Dau S Dec 8, 1891 9 " " "
     James M Son S Apr 23, 1894 6 " " "
     Wilfred M Son S Oct 3, 1897 3 " " "
     Peter M Son S Oct 2, 1898 2 " " "
132 140 Bonin, J. John M Head M Dec 15, 1854 46 " " " Fishing
     Katie F Wife M Nov 5, 1862 38 " " "  
     Nora F Dau S Dec 8, 1883 17 " " "
     Firman M Son S Aug 7, 1885 15 " " "
     John M Son S Jan 5, 1891 10 " " "
     Maggie F Dau S Aug 7, 1892 8 " " "
     Magnolia F Dau S May 1, 1895 5 " " "
     Melchtide F Dau S Mar 13, 1899 2 " " "
133 141 Biret, Patrick M Head W Dec 20, 1834 66 " " " Fishing
     Jim M Son S May 15, 1869 31 " " " Fishing
134 142 Sancon, Edward M Head M Jul 12, 1850 50 " " " Fishing
     Deline F Wife M Sep 15, 1855 45 " " "  
     Jane F Dau S Aug 5, 1881 19 " " "  
     Simon M Son S Sep 15, 1884 16 " " "  
     Willie M Son S Jul 20, 1885 15 " " "
     Fred M Son S Apr 29, 1886 14 " " "
     Dominic M Son S Mar 15, 1889 12 " " "
     Angelique F Dau S Dec 12, 1892 8 " " "
     Albert M Son S Feb 13, 1896 5 " " "
135 143 Sancon, A. Edward M Head M Dec 5, 1860 40 " " " Fishing
     Catherin F Wife M Mar 25, 1869 32 " " "  
     H. Joseph M Son S Mar 5, 1900 1 " " "  
136 144 Landry, Amy M Head M Dec 8, 1835 65 " " " Fishing
     Elisebeth F Wife M Oct 10, 1857 43 " " "  
     John M Son S Sep 24, 1887 13 " " "  
     Alex M Son S Oct 10, 1889 11 " " "
     Alice F Dau S Feb 24, 1893 8 " " "
     Humphry M Son S Feb 12, 1896 5 " " "
     Henery* M Son S Apr 16, 1901 - " " "
*Crossed out
137 145 McLeod, Angus M Head M Nov 10, 1840 60 " Scotch Pres Lighthouse Keeper
     Annie F Wife M Aug 21, 1844 56 " " "  
     John M Son S Sep 15, 1870 30 " " " Carpenter
     J. Angus M Son S Dec 28, 1872 28 " " " Fishing
     George M Son S Oct 20, 1877 23 " " " Fishing
     Frank M Son S Jun 3, 1882 18 " " "
     B. Katie F Dau S Dec 29, 1887 13 " " "
     D. Alex M Son S Jun 1, 1889 11 " " "
138 146 McAskill, John M Head M Dec 15, 1833 67 " " "  
     Sarah F Wife M Jul 12, 1850 50 " " "  
139 147 McLeod, Roderick M Head M Jun 5, 1828 72 " " " Farmer
     Mary F Wife M Oct 15, 1828 72 " " "  
     John M Son S Jan 25, 1872 29 " " " Fishing
     Hannah F Dau S Apr 2, 1874 27 " " "  
140 148 Matheson, Rod M Head M Jan 1, 1842 42* " " " Farmer
     Mary F Wife M Dec 20, 1852 48 " " "  
     L. Catherin F Dau S Oct 23, 1883 17 " " "  
     E. Annie F Dau S Jul 26, 1885 15 " " "  
     P. Kenneth M Son S May 12, 1887 13 " " "
     E. Bararah F Dau S Aug 20, 1891 9 " " "
     Margrett F Dau S Dec 20, 1892 8 " " "
*recorded wrong; should be 59
141 149 McCuspic, Malcolm M Head M Jun 10, 1825 75 Scot. " " Farmer
     Maggie F Wife M Jul 5, 1828 72 NS " "
     Christy F Dau S May 15, 1860 40 " " "  
     Angus M Son S Oct 5, 1866 34 " " "  
142 150 McLean, John M Head M Apr 1, 1831 70 Scot " " Farmer
     Bella F Wife M May 1, 1843 57 NS " "
     Annie F Dau S Jun 14, 1875 25 " " "
     A. John M Son S Aug 1, 1879 21 " " " Day Labourer
143 151 Biret, Maxime M Head M Aug 5, 1842 58 " French RC Day Labourer
     J. Mary F Wife M Jul 4, 1877 23 " " "  
     Phoebe F Dau S Aug 15, 1884 16 " " "  
     Mary F Dau S Mar 12, 1900 1 " " "  
144 152 Petitpas, Manuel M Head W Jul 19, 1840 60 " " " Fishing
     July F Dau S Apr 21, 1877 23 " " " G. House Work
     Joe M Son S Oct 20, 1880 20 " " "  
     A. Mary F Dau S Sep 1, 1885 15 " " "  
     James M Son S Mar 5, 1892 9 " " "
145 153 Devereux, Pat M Head W Jun 18, 1820 80 " Irish " Farmer
     James M Son S Jun 6, 1871 29 " " " Fishing
146 154 McAskill, Katie F Head W Aug 15, 1842 58 " Scotch Pres Farmer
     Mary F Dau S Jul 22, 1875 25 " " "
     J. Donald M Son S Jul 22, 1878 22 " " " Farmer
147 155 McAskill, Norman M Head M Aug 12, 1822 78 Scot " " Fishing
     Oratie F Wife M Nov 15, 1840 60 NS " "
     Mary F Dau S Oct 5, 1862 38 " " "
     Hugh M Son S May 1, 1868 32 " " "
148 156 Matheson, Catherin F Head W Dec 6, 1840 60 " " "  
     Duncan M Son S Nov 10, 1871 29 " " "  
     Flora F Dau S Jan 24, 1874 27 " " "  
     Mary F Sist W Nov 10, 1835 65 " " "  
149 157 Landry, Pacien M Head M Aug 5, 1861 39 " French RC Day Labourer
     Mary F Wife M Jul 19, 1881 19 " " "  
     George M Son S Aug 15, 1899 1 " " "
150 158 Ponin, Dan M Head S Feb 10, 1859 42 " " " Fishing
     Rebecca F Moth W Nov 10, 1818 82 " " "  
     Willie M Bort S Dec 5, 1874 26 " " "  
151 159 Biret, Remi M Head M May 6, 1845 55 " " " Fishing
     Adele F Wife M Feb 1, 1859 42 " " "
160 Biret, Ben M Head M Dec 26, 1865 35 " " " Fishing
     Alice F Wife M Jul 15, 1855 45 " " "  
     Lizzy F Dau S May 7, 1894 6 " " "  
     Alice F Dau S May 10, 1895 5 " " "  
152 161 McLeod, William M Head M May 1, 1843 57 " Scotch Pres Fishing
     A. Katie F Wife M Jun 5, 1860 40 " " "  
     John M Son S Mar 20, 1874 27 " " " Team ?
     Sarah F Dau S Aug 12, 1875 25 " " "
     A. Mary F Dau S Mar 15, 1878 23 " " "
     Alex M Son S Jan 10, 1883 18 " " "
     B. Christy F Dau S Sep 28, 1886 14 " " "
     Donald M Son S Jun 19, 1889 11 " " "
     K. Sarah F Dau S Jan 2, 1893 8 " " "
     Mary F Dau S May 5, 1894 6 " " "
     Agnes F Dau S May 21, 1899 1 " " "
153 162 McLeod, Alex M Head S Jul 15, 1863 37 " " " Fishing
     A. Mary F Sist S Dec 5, 1872 28 " " "  
     Bella F Moth W Nov 5, 1822 78 Scotl " "  
154 163 Biret, Cecil M Head W Dec 5, 1835 65 NS French RC  
155 164 Ferguson, Neil M Head M Dec 10, 1827 74 " Scotch Pres Farmer
     Alexanderina F Wife M Nov 5, 1838 62 " " "  
     Annie F Dau S Jul 15, 1862 38 " " "  
     Katie F Dau S Aug 5, 1864 36 " " "
     Christy F Dau S Feb 1, 1867 34 " " "
     Dan M Son S May 20, 1870 30 " " " Farm Son
     Kenneth M Son S Oct 13, 1875 25 " " " Farm Son

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