About Joseph Duguay
Lived 1816 – 1891 (aged 75). Joseph Duguay was a Canadian politician and merchant.
Joseph Duguay (April 27, 1816 – August 2, 1891) was a Quebec merchant and political figure. He represented Yamaska in the House of Commons of Canada from 1873 to 1874 as a Conservative member.
He was born in Baie-du-Febvre, Lower Canada, In 1844, he married Anne-Scholastique-Olive Beauchemin. Duguay served as a captain in the local militia.
His son Joseph Nestor later became a member of the Quebec assembly.
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Who was Joseph Duguay?
Canadian politician (1816-1891)
When was Joseph Duguay born?
Joseph Duguay was born on 27 April 1816 in Baie-du-Febvre.
When did Joseph Duguay die?
Joseph Duguay died on 2 August 1891.
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Joseph Duguay was a politician and merchant.
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Joseph Duguay was Canadian.
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