About Joseph-Omer Gour
Lived 1893 – 1959 (aged 65). Joseph-Omer Gour was a Canadian politician, farmer and merchant.
Joseph-Omer Gour (born Joseph-Omer Gourd; November 12, 1893 – March 24, 1959) was an Ontario farmer, merchant and political figure. He represented Russell in the House of Commons of Canada as a Liberal member from 1945 to 1959.
He was born in St-Victor D'Alfred, Ontario in 1893, the son of Wilfrid Gour and Eliza Marleau, and was educated in Alfred and Plantagenet. He lived in Casselman. In 1929, he married Aurore Laurin. Gour served as mayor of Casselman from 1930 to 1935. His older brother, David Gourd also served in the House of Commons. He died in office in Ottawa in 1959. Electoral record
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Canadian politician (1893–1959)
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Joseph-Omer Gour was born on 12 November 1893.
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Joseph-Omer Gour died on 24 March 1959.
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Joseph-Omer Gour was a politician, farmer and merchant.
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