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J. P. (Joseph Placide) Melancon was born January 1, 1819, in Canada. Followed the occupation of lawyer. Went to New York June 1st, 1840 ; remained two years then went to Europe ; isited England, Ireland and France, and for four years lived in Paris and studied portrait painting. In 1846 returned to Buffalo NY, working there at his profession seven years; also kept a restaurant for several years. Came to Minnesota November 10, 1854 and landed in St. Paul, January, 1855. The next year he located in Little Canada, and taught school three terms. Has also held prominent offices in the township; was appointed enrolling clerk by the governor in 1862; was also commissioned postmaster. Mr Melancon has taken great pains and been very successful in raising fruits and berries. Was married to Mrs Applegate June 24, 1860, and hs only one child living. In January, 1880, he was married to Mrs Rene. He has a beautiful situation on Gervais Lake, and intends making it a popular summer resort.
(Rev. Edward D. Neill ; J. Fletcher Williams. History of Ramsey County, Minneapolis, North Star Publishing Co., 1881, p. 295)