Amédée Raymond Melanson (November 9, 1882 – May 8, 1930) was a Canadian physician and political figure in Nova Scotia. He represented Yarmouth County in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly from 1920 to 1925 as a Liberal member.

Early life and education

He was born in Corberrie, Digby County, Nova Scotia, the son of Raymond Melanson and Marie LeBlanc. Melanson was educated at St. Anne's College and

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Career

He set up practice in Sainte-Anne-du-Ruisseau.Fonds de la Famille du Dr. Amedée Melanson et de Julie Hamelin, Archives du Centre acadien
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Death

He died in Eel Brook, Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia at the age of 47.

Personal life

In 1910, he married Marie Julie Hamelin.

References

* ''A Directory of the Members of the Legislative Assembly of Nova Scotia, 1758-1958'', Public Archives of Nova Scotia (1958) 1882 births 1930 deaths Nova Scotia Liberal Party MLAs Acadian people People from Digby County, Nova Scotia {{Liberal-NovaScotia-MLA-stub