Damase Racine
Damase Racine (May 28, 1855 – December 2, 1921) was an Ontario merchant and political figure. He represented Russell in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario as a Liberal member from 1905 to 1921.
Damase Racine | |
|---|---|
| Ontario MPP | |
| In office 1905–1921 | |
| Preceded by | Onésime Guibord |
| Succeeded by | Alfred Goulet |
| Constituency | Russell |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 28, 1855 Crysle, Canada West |
| Died | December 2, 1921 (aged 66) Ottawa, Ontario |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Spouse |
Cora Benoit (m. 1899) |
| Occupation | Merchant |
He was born in Crysler, Ontario in 1855, the son of Jean-Baptiste Racine. He married Cora Benoit in 1899. He also served on the county council and as warden for Prescott and Russell Counties. Racine died in office in 1921.
References
- Histoire des Comtes Unis de Prescott et de Russell, L. Brault (1963)
- Canadian Parliamentary Guide, 1919, AJ Chambers
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