Alexander Rousseau was born in Erie, Michigan on July 12, 1836 to Joseph Rousseau and Catherine Monet. He was married twice, first two Maria Chatellereau, and then after her death, to Angeline Cousino.
Erie, Michigan is located in southeastern Monroe County, Michigan.
At this time, it is known that Alexander and Maria had the following 5 children:
Jerome Russeau (7 August 1867 - 23 February 1945)
George Russeau (7 February 1870 - ?)
Charles Russeau (12 April 1871 - 19 February 1941)
Laura Russeau (10 November 1873 - 18 February 1932) married Albert Pete; Victor Pete
Flagget Russeau (15 March 1875 - 13 September 1946
Alexander and Angeline had an additional 6 children:
Lynus Albert Russeau (18 June 1893 - 1970)
Maria Mable Russeau 29 December 1895 - ?) married Bernard Dussia
Silas Alexander Russeau (23 February 1898 - 15 February 1966)
Sarah Russeau (29 August 1900 - 26 August 1900)
Roder Joseph Russeau 28 May 1902 - 18 August 1902)
Sable Agnes Russeau (16 September 1903 - ?)