About Joseph Marceau
Lived 1879 – 1955 (aged 75). Joseph Marceau was a Canadian politician.
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.
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.
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Who was Joseph Marceau?
Canadian politician
When was Joseph Marceau born?
Joseph Marceau was born on 29 October 1879 in Pont-Rouge.
When did Joseph Marceau die?
Joseph Marceau died on 9 April 1955 in North Bay.
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Joseph Marceau was a politician.
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Joseph Marceau was Canadian.
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