Joseph Marceau

Joseph Henri Marceau (October 29, 1879 – April 9, 1955) was an Ontario contractor and political figure. He represented Nipissing in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1919 to 1923 and from 1935 to 1937 as a Liberal member.

J. Henri Marceau
Ontario MPP
In office
1935–1937
Preceded byThéodore Legault
Succeeded byJoseph Élie Cholette
In office
1919–1923
Preceded byHenri Morel
Succeeded byHenri Morel
ConstituencyNipissing
Personal details
Born(1879-10-29)October 29, 1879
Pont-Rouge, Quebec, Canada
DiedApril 9, 1955(1955-04-09) (aged 75)
North Bay, Ontario, Canada
Political partyLiberal
SpouseElida Seguin
OccupationGeneral contractor

He was born in Pont-Rouge, Quebec, the son of Hypolite Marceau, and was educated in North Bay, Ontario. In 1900, he married Elida Seguin. Marceau was a general contractor and was also involved in the timber trade. He also served as a member of the town council for North Bay from 1909 to 1912. Marceau was an unsuccessful candidate for a seat in the provincial assembly in 1914. He was elected for a second time in a 1935 by-election held after the death of Théodore Legault. He died in 1955 and was buried at St. Marys Roman Catholic Cemetery in Nipissing.[1]

References
  1. "Last Rites Held For Former MPP J. Henri Marceau". North Bay Nugget. April 12, 1955. p. 3. Retrieved January 4, 2021. icon of an open green padlock

Sources
  • Canadian Parliamentary Guide, 1922, EJ Chambers


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