Horace Chevrier (December 15, 1876 – January 12, 1935) was a merchant and political figure in

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. He represented St. Boniface from 1903 to 1907 in the

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as a

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. He was born in

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, the son of Noah Chevrier and Isabelle Johnson, and came to

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with his parents in 1878. Chevrier was educated there and in St. Boniface. He entered business in his father's store after completing his schooling. In 1895, Chevrier married Margaret Gingras. He was defeated when he ran for reelection in 1907 and again in 1910 in the

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riding. Chevrier married Annie, the daughter of

Alexander Kittson Alexander Kittson (February 26, 1853 – April 27, 1883) was a political figure in Manitoba. He represented Ste. Agathe from 1879 to 1883 in the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba as a Liberal-Conservative. He was born in North Pembina, Rupe ...

, in 1907 after the death of his first wife, He was president of the Retail Merchants’ Association of Canada. Chevrier died at home in

after an extended illness.

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1876 births 1935 deaths Manitoba Liberal Party MLAs Politicians from Ottawa {{Manitoba-politician-stub