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1901 Census of Rockdale, Richmond County, NS
As Transcribed by Michele Pottie
District: 39 Richmond
Census Taker: Fred A. Martell
    
Please Note: I have transcribed the information as recorded by the census taker.
The original copies are in very poor condition, making transcription difficult to 
complete. Many thanks to Raymond Landry and Paul Landry for proofreading the 
transcription. 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 Sancon, Ephrem M Head M Jan 8, 1854 47 NS French RC Fisherman
         Sabine F Wife M Mar 17, 1852 49 " " "  
         Charlie M Son S Oct 2, 1877 23 " " " Fisherman
     Alber M Son S June 1, 1879 22 " " " Fisherman
         Saphique F Moth W Aug 3, 1831 69 " " "  
2 2 Sancon, Charlie M Head M Mar 4, 1849 52 " " " Fisherman
         Sabine F Wife M Dec 8, 1850 50 " " "  
         Wilfrid M Son S Sep 15, 1880 20 " " "  
     Alvini M Son S Feb 20, 1883 18 " " "
     Louise F Dau S Feb 15, 1885 16 " " "
     Simon M Son S May 20, 1886 14 " " "
     Alber M Son S Mar 1, 1894 7 " " "
3 3 Rehberg, George M Head M Jul 10, 1835 65 Prussia German Pres Labourer
         Alexandrine F Wife M Jun 24, 1844 56 NS French RC  
     Peter M Son S Oct 9, 1875 25 " German " Fisherman
     Charles M Son S Jul 30, 1879 21 " " " Labourer
     Maggie F Dau S Apr 25, 1885 15 " " "
     W. Joseph M Son S Dec 23, 1888 12 " " "
Catherine, Hilda F Dom S Dec 24, 1887 13 " " "
 4 4 Rehberg, Michel M Head M Mar 24, 1873 28 " German " Fisherman
         Saraphie F Wife M May 3, 1878 22 " French "  
 5 5 Sancon, Antoine M Head M Jun 8, 1855 45 " " " Fisherman
     Maria F Wife M Mar 25, 1857 44 " " "
     P. Martha F Dau S Nov 8, 1884 16 " " "  
6 6 Sancon, William M Head M Dec 10, 1855 45 " " " Fisherman
     Elizabeth F Wife M May 4, 1860 40 " " "
Devoue, Marg F Dom S Jan 1, 1882 19 " " "
7 7 Martel, Antoine M Head M Mar 10, 1851 50 " " " Fisherman
         Mary F Wife M Jun 15, 1868 42 " " "  
         Simon M Son S Nov 15, 1884 16 " " "  
         Elisabeth F Dau S Jun 25, 1886 14 " " "  
         Amy F Dau S Nov 8, 1891 9 " " "  
         M. Mary F Dau S Oct 19, 1900 - " " "  
         Maxime M Broth S May 8, 1849 51 " " " Fisherman
8 8 Sancon, Flavien M Head M Mar 15, 1848 53 " " " Farmer
         Seraphie F Wife M Dec 26, 1861 49 " " "  
     William M Son S May 15, 1878 22 " " " Fisherman
     Huburt M Son S Dec 15, 1880 20 " " " Fisherman
     Charles M Son S Apr 20, 1882 18 " " " Fisherman
     Alexis M Son S Jan 8, 1887 14 " " "
     Mathew M Son S Oct 30, 1890 10 " " "
     Huburt M Broth S Aug 12, 1846 55 " " " Fisherman
8 9 Sancon, Pascal M Head M Oct 23, 1875 25 " " " Fisherman
         Jene F Wife M Jan 23, 1878 23 " " "  
     Emma F Dau S Feb 9, 1901 -  
9 10 Sancon, Jimie M Head M Mar 17, 1870 31 " " " Fisherman
     Adele F Wife M Sep 7, 1871 29 " " "  
     Elisabeth F Dau S Aug 10, 1898 2 " " "  
     J. Flavien M Son S Dec 22, 1899 1 " " "  
10 11 Martel, Amable M Head W Feb 10, 1833 68 " " " Fisherman
12 Briand, Josef M Head M Sep 8, 1865 35 NS French RC Fisherman
     Deliea F Wife M Jun 25, 1862 38 " " "  
     L. Amable M Son S Jul 2, 1899 1 " " "  
11 13 Sanson, Honore M Head M Jun 29, 1851 49 " " " Fisherman
     Harriet F Wife M Feb 10, 1867 34 " " "  
     Simon M Son S Jun 24, 1880 20 " " "  
     Angele F Dau S Aug 1, 1888 12 " " "
     Augustin M Son S Jan 10, 1890 10 " " "
     Saphique F Dau S Sep 8, 1892 8 " " "
     Josef M Son S Sep 1, 1895 5 " " "
    Frederick M Son S May 10, 1899 1 " " "
12 14 Martel, Marin M Head M Nov 25, 1850 50 " " " Fishing
     Louise F Wife M Dec 26, 1850 50 " " "  
Sanson, Brigette F MIL W Mar 15, 1812 89 " " "  
13 15 Sancon, Laurent M Head M Feb 12, 1852 49 " " " Fisherman
     Angele F Wife M Nov 15, 1864 36 " " "  
     Alexis M Son S Aug 10, 1886 14 " " "  
     Walter M Son S Jun 16, 1888 12 " " "  
     L. Mary F Dau S Mar 8, 1891 10 " " "  
     Elisabeth F Dau S Aug 12, 1898 2 " " "
14 16 Moubourquet, Placide M Head W Aug 18, 1844 56 " " " Fisherman
     Samual M Son S Mar 15, 1879 22 " " " Fisherman
     Celeste F Dau S Dec 22, 1882 18 " " "  
     Odile F Dau S Apr 1, 1885 16 " " "  
     Josef M Son S Jan 10, 1887 14 " " "  
     Francois M Son S Feb 10, 1889 12 " " "
15 17 Moubourquet, Domien M Head M Sep 21, 1839 61 " " " Fisherman
     Mary F Wife M Aug 15, 1845 55 " " "  
     Sara F Dau S Sep 20, 1881 19 " " "  
     Tranquille M Son S Jul 30, 1886 14 " " "  
16 18 Moubourquet, Mary F Head W Aug 15, 1857 43 " " "  
     Placide M Son S Nov 10, 1874 26 " " " Fisherman
     Alexis M Son S Dec 15, 1876 24 " " " Fisherman
     Domien M Son S Nov 3, 1878 22 " " " Fisherman
     Edouard M Son S Nov 16, 1884 16 " " " Fisherman
17 19 Moubourquet, Charlie M Head M Jun 11, 1865 35 " " " Fisherman
     Cathrin F Wife M Apr 28, 1871 29 " " "  
     Adile F Dau S Oct 29, 1893 7 " " "  
     Walter M Son S Oct 1, 1895 5 " " "
     Jonie M Son S Feb 2, 1897 4 " " "
     Laurette F Dau S Jun 13, 1898 2 " " "
     Charlie M Son S Sep 28, 1900 - " " "
     S. Claire F Dau S Sep 28, 1900 - " " "
18 20 Macneal, Angus M Head M Jul 12, 1850 50 " Scotch " Shoemaker
     Julia F Wife M May 23, 1849 51 " French "  
     Willie M Son S Nov 26, 1872 28 " Scotch " Lockman
     Minnie F Dau S Sep 20, 1874 26 " " " Teacher
     James M Son S Nov 11, 1876 24 " " " Fisherman
     Malcolm M Son S Jan 6, 1880 21 " " " Fisherman
     Maggie F Dau S Apr 3, 1885 15 " " "
Macneil, Maria** F Dau S Mar 27, 1887 14 NS Scotch RC
     Arthur M Son S Dec 15, 1889 11 " " "
     Charles M Son S Oct 11, 1892 8 " " "
     Maryann F Moth W Mar 25, 1825 76 " French "
** Interesting to note, Maria begins page 3 of the census and the spelling of the surname differs from her father.
19 21 Moubourquet, Desera M Head M Jul 8, 1840 60 " " " Fisherman
     Julie F Wife M Dec 10 ,1842 58 " " "  
     Helaire M Son S Jun 6, 1865 35 " " " Fisherman
     Antoine M Son S Sep 4, 1879 21 " " " Fisherman
     Wilfred M Son S Jun 9, 1881 19 " " " Fisherman
      Elvina F Dau S Apr 30, 1884 16 " " " Gen. Servant
20 22 Morvan, Maurice M Head M Sep 21, 1822 78 " " " Fisherman
     Margaret F Wife M Jun 18, 1832 68 " " "  
21 23 Briand, Jules M Head M Jul 15, 1843 57 " " " Labourer
     Adele F Wife M Dec 19, 1855 45 " " "
     William M Son S May 10, 1879 21 " " " Labourer
     Exizis (Alexis) M Son S Aug 24, 1883 17 " " " Fisherman
     Benjamin M Son S Feb 18, 1887 14 " " "  
     Alvina F Dau S May 8, 1888 12 " " "  
     A. Mary F Dau S May 8, 1889 11 " " "  
22 24 Martel, Elie M Head M Nov 18, 1866 34 " " " Fisherman
     Philina F Wife M Dec 9, 1855 45 " " "  
Morvan, Jonsie (John) M S Son* S Mar 18, 1883 18 " " "  
Martel, Arthemise F Dau S Sep 2, 1892 8 " " "
*Step Son
23 25 Morvan, Alexander M Head M Sep 10, 1875 25 " " " Labourer
     R. Alma F Wife M Jun 29, 1879 21 Q* " "  
     Albar M Son S Dec 2, 1897 3 US " "  
*Looks like a written Q
24 26 Pregrent, Wallace M Head M Jun 24, 1854 46 NS " " Farmer
     Elisabeth F Wife M Sep 4, 1852 48 " " "  
     Walter M Son S Feb 21, 1882 19 " " " Sailor
     A. Mary F Dau S Apr 24, 1880 19 " " " Gen Servant
     B. Elizer M Dau S Jan 15, 1887 14 " " "
     V. Rose F Dau S Apr 13, 1888 12 " " "
     F. Elisabeth F Dau S Feb 13, 1892 9 " " "
     B. Josef M Son S May 6, 1893 7 " " "
25 27 Victor, Laurent M Head M Mar 17, 1847 54 " " " Fisherman
     Adele F Wife M Sep 18, 1854 46 " " "  
     Annie F Dau S Jul 8, 1882 18 " " "
     Augustin M Son S Dec 12, 1884 16 " " "
     Cathrine F Dau S Mar 17, 1888 13 " " "
     Patric M Son S Jun 5, 1890 10 " " "
26 28 Martel, A Fred M Head M Apr 23, 1865 35 " " " Gen Merchant
      L. Maria F Wife M Nov 14, 1855 45 " " "  
Sancon, M. Florence F Dau S Aug 24, 1880 20 " " " Teacher
     H. Mattie F Dau S Oct 17, 1881 19 " " "  
     E. Mary F Dau S Apr 12, 1883 17 " " "  Teacher
     M. Beatrice F Dau S June 13, 1885 15 " " "
Martel, Walter M Son S Nov 5, 1891 9 " " "  
     M. Blanche F Dau S Nov 13, 1892 8 " " "
     A. Ernest M Son S Dec 5, 1893 7 " " "
     S. Marian F Dau S Sep 1, 1895 5 " " "
Macdonald, A. Allen M Lodg S Dec 18, 1878 22 NS Scotch RC Teacher
27 29 Moubourquet, Homar M Head M Feb 26, 1845 56 " French " Carpenter
    Jenivieve F Wife M May 10, 1842 58 " " "  
     Alexander M Son S Oct 11, 1873 27 " " " Carpenter
     Mary F Dau S Mar 5, 1878 23 " " "  
     Agnes F Dau S Feb 3, 1880 21 " " "
     Annie F Dau S May 25, 1882 18 " " "
28 30 Moubourquet, Zozime M Head M Mar 4, 1854 47 " " " Labourer
     Philomine F Wife M Sep 20, 1856 44 " " "  
     Simon M Son S Jun 15, 1882 18 " " "  
     Felix M Son S Sep 8, 1884 16 " " "  
     L. Mary F Dau S Sep 8, 1886 14 " " "  
     Arthemise F Dau S Jan 11, 1893 8 " " "  
     Wilfrid M Son S Dec 22, 1894 6 " " "
     Sariphie F Dau S Sec 26, 1897 3 " " "
     Felix M Fath M Dec 30, 1810 90 " " "
     Angele F Moth M Sep 23, 1828 72 " " "
29 31 Moubourquet, F. Agapit M Head M Sep 8, 1855 45 " " " Fisherman
     Mary F Wife M Nov 18, 1870 30 " " "  
     Charlie M Son S Jan 29, 1882 19 " " "  
     Arture M Son S Mar 10, 1884 17 " " "
     J. Mary F Dau S Dec 25, 1885 15 " " "
     William M Son S Dec 5, 1887 13 " " "
     Elizabeth F Dau S May 3, 1897 3 " " "
     Anne F Dau S Apr 10, 1900 - " " "
30 32 Moubourquet, Felix M Head M Sep 6, 1841 59 " " " Fisherman
     Catherine F Wife M Jun 8, 1836 64 " " "  
     Walter M Son S Oct 20, 1885 15 " " "  
31 33 Sancon, William M Head M Feb 2, 1871 30 " " " Fisherman
     Celina F Wife M Aug 28, 1875 25 " " "  
     J. Pacien M Son S Oct 24, 1897 3 " " "  
32 34 Briand, Thomas M Head M Sep 13, 1867 34 " " " Fisherman
     Virginie F Wife M Jan 30, 1871 30 " " "  
     M. Celeste F Dau S Oct 24, 1891 9 " " "  
     V. Mary F Dau S oct 27, 1893 7 " " "  
     Thomas M Son S Jul 22, 1896 4 " " "  
     Josef M Son S Sep 15, 1898 2 " " "  
     Alice F Dau S Aug 15, 1900 1 " " "
33 35 Briand, Pierre M Head M Dec 22, 1842 58 " " " Fisherman
     Adele F Wife M Oct 15, 1848 52 " " "  
     George M Son S Jan 22, 1873 28 " " " Fisherman
     Simon M Son S Oct 9, 1876 24 " " " Fisherman
     Jimie M Son S Oct 4, 1881 19 " " " Fisherman
     Maryjene F Dau S May 10, 1884 16 " " "
     Catrine F Dau S Sep 21, 1886 14 " " "
     Wilfred M Son S Jun 15, 1889 11 " " "
34 36 Briand, Frederick M Head M Dec 3, 1840 60 " " " Fisherman
     Mary F Wife M Jun 18, 1837 63 " " "  
     Antonine M Son M Aug 6, 1872 28 " " " Fisherman
     Sarah F DIL M Jan 1, 1879 22 " Scotch "  
35 37 McLennan, John M Head S Mar 8, 1831 70 " Scotch Pres. Farmer
36 38 Moubourquet, Paskel M Head W Nov 1, 1853 47 " French RC Fisherman
37 39 Sancon, Noel M Head M Dec 25, 1862 38 " " " Fisherman
     Maria F Wife M Jun 9, 1871 29 " " "  
     Simon M Son S Jan 7, 1890 11 " " "  
     George M Son S Jul 7, 1893 7 " " "
     Arture M Son S Nov 16, 1896 4 " " "
     Florie F Dau S Oct 27, 1900 - " " "
38 40 Sancon, Danile M Head M Sep 5, 1855 45 " " " Fisherman
     Caroline F Wife M May 10, 1860 40 " " "  
     Fred M Son S Sep 20, 1887 13 " " "  
     Alice F Dau S Aug 7, 1889 11 " " "  
     Pascal M Son S Jan 12, 1892 9 " " "  
     Martin M Son S Jun 10, 1894 6 " " "  
39 41 Sancon, Francois M Head M Mar 15, 1857 44 " " " Fisherman
     Catrine F Wife M Dec 10, 1871 29 " " "  
     N. Pierre M Son S Nov 18, 1887 13 " " "  
     V. Josef M Son S Nov 24, 1893 7 " " "  
     P. Margareit F Dau S Aug 14, 1895 5 " " "
     F. Walter M Son S Oct 7, 1898 2 " " "
     Nancy F Moth W Mar 15, 1821 80 " " "
40 42 Sancon, Phoebe M Head W Apr 20, 1858 42 " " "  
     Josef M Son S Jul 3, 1879 21 " " "  
     Danile M Son S Jan 20, 1882 19 " " "  
     Amable M Son S Dec 20, 1883 17 " " "  
     Mary F Dau S Sep 21, 1884 16 " " "
41 43 Briand, Johny M Head M Feb 15, 1847 54 " " " Fisherman
     Mary F Wife M June 18, 1848 52 " " "  
     Dominic M Son S Dec 3, 1875 25 " " " Fisherman
     Josef M Son S Apr 27, 1881 19 " " " Fisherman
     Maryjane F Dau S Jan 1, 1884 17 " " "
     Annie F Dau S Jul 2, 1888 12 " " "
     L. Margariet F Dau S Jul 20, 1892 8 " " "
42 44 Briand, Daniel M Head M Apr 25, 1856 44 " " " Fisherman
     Julie F Wife M Dec 6, 1851 49 " " "  
     M. Florie F Dau S Jun 5, 1888 12 " " "  
     Laura  F Dau S Aug 29, 1892 8 " " "  
     Veronique F Dau S Nov 7, 1894 6 " " "  
43 45 Briand, Emmie M Head M Feb 15, 1843 58 " " " Fisherman
     Sarah F Wife M Jan 1, 1844 57 " " "  
     Josef M Son S Dec 2, 1881 19 " " "
44 46 Martel, Johny M Head M Jul 15, 1850 50 " " " Fisherman
     Alexandrine F Wife M Mar 15, 1850 51 " " "
     Elizabeth F Dau S Feb 3, 1879 22 " " "
     Domitille F Sist S Mar 17, 1833 68 " " "
45 47 Biret, Pascal M Head M Mar 17, 1866 35 " " " Fisherman
     Elizabeth F Wife M Jun 15, 1867 33 " " "  
     Agnes F Dau S Sep 16, 1887 13 " " "  
     Annie F Dau S Oct 10, 1893 7 " " "  
     Margariet F Moth W Jun 17, 1824 76 " " "  
46 48 Biret, Damian M Head M Dec 15, 1853 47 " " " Fisherman
     Philoman F Wife M Jan 17, 1873 28 " " "  
     Jimie  M Son S Jun 19, 1881 19 " " " Fisherman
     Varnique F Dau S Dec 18, 1887 13 " " "  
     Pierre M Son S Jun 29, 1891 9 " " "  
     Venna* F* Dau* S Sep 6, 1892 8 " " "  
     Augustin M Son S Jul 9, 1896 4 " " "
     Josef M Son S Oct 4, 1899 1 " " "
*as recorded. Church records indicate Joseph Venant (son)

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