Frederick Armand Robicheau was a political figure in Nova Scotia. He represented Annapolis County in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly from 1836 to 1840. Simon d'Entremont and Robicheau are believed to be the first Acadians elected to a legislative assembly in North America. He was the son of Armand Robicheau and Rosalie Bourque. Robicheau settled at Corberrie near Weymouth in Digby County, where he married Marguerite Melanson. He was named a justice of the peace in 1839.

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  • Frederick Armand Robicheau was a political figure in Nova Scotia. He represented Annapolis County in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly from 1836 to 1840. Simon d'Entremont and Robicheau are believed to be the first Acadians elected to a legislative assembly in North America. He was the son of Armand Robicheau and Rosalie Bourque. Robicheau settled at Corberrie near Weymouth in Digby County, where he married Marguerite Melanson. He was named a justice of the peace in 1839. Robicheau ran for reelection in Clare township in 1840 but was defeated by Anselm-François Comeau. His brother Mathurin Robicheau also served in the provincial assembly.
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  • Frederick Armand Robicheau was a political figure in Nova Scotia. He represented Annapolis County in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly from 1836 to 1840. Simon d'Entremont and Robicheau are believed to be the first Acadians elected to a legislative assembly in North America. He was the son of Armand Robicheau and Rosalie Bourque. Robicheau settled at Corberrie near Weymouth in Digby County, where he married Marguerite Melanson. He was named a justice of the peace in 1839.
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  • Frederick A. Robicheau
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