Salomon Hamelin

Salomon Hamelin (April 6, 1810 – September 10, 1893) was a political figure in Manitoba. He served in the Legislative Council of Manitoba from 1871 to 1876.[1]

He was the son of Jacques Hamelin and Angelique Tourengeau. In 1831, he married Isabella Vandale. Hamelin ran unsuccessfully for a seat in the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba in 1878, losing to Joseph Royal. He died in Sainte Rose du Lac at the age of 83.[1]

His grandson Joseph Hamelin served in the Manitoba legislative assembly.[1] The singer Ray St. Germain is also a descendent of Hamelin.[2]

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Salomon Hamelin (1810-1893)". Memorable Manitobans. Manitoba Historical Society. Retrieved 2013-12-18.
  2. ↑ "Ray St. Germain (b. 1940)". The Virtual Museum of Métis History and Culture. Gabriel Dumont Institute. Retrieved 2013-12-18.
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