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Vital Hébert

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Vital Hébert (c. 1808 – 1867)[1] was a landowner and political figure in New Brunswick. He represented Victoria in the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick from 1866 to 1867. He was the first French-speaking member to represent the county in the assembly.[1]

He was the son of Simon "Simonet" Hébert. Hébert served as deputy treasurer for Victoria County in 1865. He died in office at the age of 59.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c Craig, Beatrice (2009). Backwoods consumers and homespun capitalists: the rise of a market culture in eastern Canada. University of Toronto Press. p. 62. ISBN 0-8020-9317-5.