About Joseph Poirier
Lived 1840 – 1914 (aged 73–74). Joseph Poirier was a Canadian politician.
Joseph Poirier (1840 – 1914) was a merchant and political figure of Acadian descent in New Brunswick, Canada. He represented Gloucester County in the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick from 1890 to 1892 and from 1899 to 1908 as a Conservative.
He was born in Grand Anse, New Brunswick, the son of Hubert Poirier. Poirier established himself as a merchant there and, in 1882, entered the lobster packing industry. He also was involved in the export of salmon. In 1860, he married Emelia Theriault. Poirier served as a member of the county council and was county warden. He was also a director of the Caraquet Railway.
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Who was Joseph Poirier?
Canadian politician (1840–1914)
When was Joseph Poirier born?
Joseph Poirier was born in 1840 in Grande-Anse.
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Joseph Poirier died in 1914.
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Joseph Poirier was a politician.
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Joseph Poirier was Canadian.
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· DBpedia: Joseph Poirier (New Brunswick politician)
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