Joseph Marceau
Joseph Henri Marceau (October 29, 1879 – 1955) was an Ontario contractor and political figure. He represented Nipissing in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1919 to 1923 and from 1935 to 1937 as a Liberal member.
Joseph Marceau | |
|---|---|
| Ontario MPP | |
| In office 1935–1937 | |
| Preceded by | Théodore Legault |
| Succeeded by | Joseph Élie Cholette |
| In office 1919–1923 | |
| Preceded by | Henri Morel |
| Succeeded by | Henri Morel |
| Constituency | Nipissing |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 29, 1879 Pont-Rouge, Quebec |
| Died | 1955 (aged 75–76) North Bay, Ontario |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Spouse(s) | Elida Seguin |
| Occupation | General contractor |
He was born in Pont-Rouge, Quebec, the son of Hypolite Marceau, and was educated in North Bay, Ontario. In 1900, he married Elida Seguin. Marceau was a general contractor and was also involved in the timber trade. He also served as a member of the town council for North Bay from 1909 to 1912. Marceau was an unsuccessful candidate for a seat in the provincial assembly in 1914. He was elected for a second time in a 1935 by-election held after the death of Théodore Legault. He died in 1955 and was buried at St. Marys Roman Catholic Cemetery in Nipissing.[1]
References
- "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2015-06-10. Retrieved 2013-11-14.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
Sources
- Canadian Parliamentary Guide, 1922, EJ Chambers
External links
- Ontario Legislative Assembly parliamentary history (archived)
- North Bay, Past, Present, Prospective, WKP Kennedy (1961)