Abraham Bernard Politician

Abraham Bernard (April 4, 1831 – May 16, 1899) was a farmer, businessman and political figure in Quebec. He represented Verchères in the Legislative Assembly of Quebec from 1881 to 1886 as a Liberal.He was born in Saint-Mathieu-de-Beloeil, Lower Canada, the son of Abraham Bernard and Julie Préfontaine. Bernard was involved in the trade in hay and agricultural produce. In 1852, he married Apolline Vinet Souligny. His election in 1881 was overturned by the Quebec Superior Court in 1886 but he won the subsequent by-election. Bernard was defeated when he ran for reelection in 1886. He died in Saint-Mathieu-de-Beloeil at the age of 86.

Personal facts

Birth dateApril 04, 1831
Birth place
Lower Canada , Saint-Mathieu Quebec
Date of deathMay 16, 1899
Place of death
Quebec , Saint-Mathieu Quebec

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Office holder

officeMember of the Legislative Assembly of Quebec for Verchères
party
Quebec Liberal Party
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