Alma, I have a Melina Meaux b. 1853. The date would fit your Melinda. She is the daughter of Marie Emily Harrington & John Meaux. John Meaux, 35; Emily, 33; Amelia, 16; Louisa, 14; Elizabeth, 11; Belise, 9; Melina, 7; Aspasie, 5; Sarah, 3; Elmira, 2/12. Source: 1860 Vermilion Parish Census. Bonnie