Melanie Metty
Melanie, eldest child of Richard and Victoria nee Bissonet Metty, was born 26 Sep 1826 at River Raison, Monroe County, Michigan. She was christened on 10 May 1828 at St. Antoine's. On 7 March 1848 she married John Lauzon at that same place. Their known children include Joseph b. 9 March 1849, Frederic Moses b. 1857, Louis, Daniel and Mary. John died in 1859 at Monroe, Michigan. After John's death, Melanie married James Beaubien born 25 Jan 1821 at St. Antoine's, Monroe, MI. Three children were born of this union; Elizabeth, 29 Apr 1863 at Newport, Moses Alexis 5 October 1868 at Newport and Cyril born 1865. Melanie died 13 Sep 1907.