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Joseph Henri Marceau (October 29, 1879 – April 9, 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.
J. Henri 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, Canada |
| Died | April 9, 1955 (aged 75) North Bay, Ontario, Canada |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Spouse | 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 edit
- ^ "Last Rites Held For Former MPP J. Henri Marceau". North Bay Nugget. April 12, 1955. p. 3. Retrieved January 4, 2021.
Sources edit
- Canadian Parliamentary Guide, 1922, EJ Chambers
External links edit
- Ontario Legislative Assembly parliamentary history
- North Bay, Past, Present, Prospective, WKP Kennedy (1961)
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