The story goes that Alex lived in a house where the front door opened into Canada and the back door to the US. Several children moved to Lewiston/Auburn, Maine: John B, Alex jr, Basil, Cyr and Susan--perhaps others?

The 1881 St Ann census is included here.

I'm struggling with my search for this family. If anyone can share/post information I'd be grateful. Carol
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1881 Canadian census
Alexis MARTIN M Male French 58 New Brunswick Farmer Catholic
Charlotte MARTIN M Female French 45 New Brunswick Catholic
Alexis MARTIN Male French 21 New Brunswick Labourer Catholic
Julia Ann MARTIN Female French 19 New Brunswick Catholic
Isaac MARTIN Male French 17 New Brunswick Catholic
Batis MARTIN Male French 13 New Brunswick Catholic
Edwidge MARTIN Male French 11 New Brunswick Catholic
Basil MARTIN Male French 9 New Brunswick Catholic
Susan MARTIN Female French 6 New Brunswick Catholic
Cyr MARTIN Male French 2 New Brunswick Catholic
Andrew MICHAUD Male French 21 New Brunswick Labourer Catholic


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Source Information:
Census Place St Ann, Victoria, New Brunswick
Family History Library Film 1375819
NA Film Number C-13183
District 32
Sub-district F
Page Number 15
Household Number 62