In the 1891 Canadian Census, Culross, Bruce, Ontario. Thomas Melvin, age 46, born Ontario, father and mother born in Ireland, Methodist, farmer. Wife Eliza Melvin, age 44, born in Ontario, parents born in Ireland, Methodist. Son James Melvin, age 13, born Ontario. Daughter Jane Melvin, age 11, born Ontario. Son William Melvin, age 9, born Ontario. Son David Melvin, age 6, born Ontario. Daughter Theresa Melvin, age 5, born Ontario, Son Thomas Melvin, age 2, born Ontario. Daughter Eliza Melvin, age 5 months, born Ontario.