Félix-Hyacinthe Lemaire (March 16, 1808December 17, 1879), was a political figure in

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. He was born in Lac des Deux-Montagnes near Oka, the son of a carpenter and his wife. Lamaire became a notary in 1836 and was appointed agent of the Seminary of St. Sulpice. He served as a Major in the local militia and was a clerk to the circuit court. He served as mayor of Deux-Montagnes before being named to the Legislative Council of Quebec as a

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representing the district of Mille-Isles on November 2, 1867. He served as Speaker of the Legislative Council from 1874 to 1876. He continued as a Legislative Councillor until he died in office in 1879.

Personal life

In January 1837, Lemaire married Luce Barcelo, who survived him. They had one son and one daughter.

References

* 1808 births 1879 deaths Presidents of the Legislative Council of Quebec Conservative Party of Quebec MLCs 19th-century mayors of places in Quebec Politicians from Laurentides {{Quebec-mayor-stub