Joseph Bédard Politician

Joseph Bédard (October 23, 1835 – May 4, 1912) was a merchant and political figure in Quebec. He represented Richmond in the Legislative Assembly of Quebec from 1890 to 1900 as a Conservative.He was born in Saint-Roch, Lower Canada, the son of Joseph Bédard and Louise L'Heureux. Bédard was a lumber merchant, mill owner and general merchant. He was a founder and president of the Richmond Saint-Jean-Baptiste Society. In 1860, he married Mary McGovern. He served 40 years on the municipal council for Richmond and was mayor from 1888 to 1890. Carrier also served on the school board. His election in 1890 was overturned in 1892 after an appeal but he was elected again in 1892. Bédard was defeated when he ran for reelection in 1900. He died in Richmond at the age of 76.

Personal facts

Joseph Bédard
Birth dateOctober 23, 1835
Birth place
Lower Canada , Saint-Roch Quebec City
Date of deathMay 04, 1912
Place of death
Richmond (Quebec provincial electoral district) , Quebec

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Office holder

officeMember of the Legislative Assembly of Quebec for Richmond
party
Conservative Party of Quebec (historical)
successor
Peter Samuel George Mackenzie

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