Joseph Marceau
Joseph Marceau | |
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MPP for Nipissing | |
In office 1919–1923 | |
Preceded by | Henri Morel |
Succeeded by | Henri Morel |
MPP for Nipissing | |
In office 1935–1937 | |
Preceded by | Théodore Legault |
Succeeded by | Joseph Élie Cholette |
Personal details | |
Born | October 29, 1879 Pont-Rouge, Quebec |
Died | 1955 (aged 75–76) North Bay, Ontario |
Political party | Liberal |
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.
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
- Canadian Parliamentary Guide, 1922, EJ Chambers