About Joseph Éthier
Lived 1738 – 1816 (aged 77). Joseph Éthier was a Canadian captain and politician.
Joseph Éthier (1733 or 1738 – February 1, 1816) was a political figure in Lower Canada. He represented York in the Legislative Assembly of Lower Canada from 1796 to 1800. His surname also appears as Etié, Ethié and Héthier.
He was born Joseph-Amable Éthier in Pointe-Claire, the son of Joseph Éthier and Catherine Lauzon. In 1762, he married Marie-Josephte Turpin. Éthier did not run for reelection to the assembly in 1800. He was a captain in the militia at the beginning of the War of 1812. Éthier died at Saint-Eustache at the age of 82.
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Who was Joseph Éthier?
Canadian politician (1733-1816)
When was Joseph Éthier born?
Joseph Éthier was born on 12 December 1738 in Pointe-Claire.
When did Joseph Éthier die?
Joseph Éthier died on 1 February 1816 in Saint-Eustache.
What was Joseph Éthier's occupation?
Joseph Éthier was a captain and politician.
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Joseph Éthier was Canadian.
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