Salomon Hamelin (April 6, 1810 – September 10, 1893) was a political figure in

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who served in the

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from 1871 to 1876. He was the son of Jacques Hamelin and Angelique Tourengeau. In 1831, he married Isabella Vandale. Hamelin ran unsuccessfully for a seat in the

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in 1878, losing to

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. He died in

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at the age of 83. His grandson Joseph Hamelin served in the Manitoba Legislative Assembly. The singer

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is also a descendant of Hamelin.

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1810 births 1893 deaths Members of the Legislative Council of Manitoba {{Manitoba-politician-stub Canadian Métis people