Onuphe Peltier

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Onuphe Peltier
Member of the Legislative Assembly of Quebec for L'Assomption
In office
1871–1880
Preceded byÉtienne Mathieu
Succeeded byJoseph Marion
Personal details
Born(1821-11-13)November 13, 1821
Saint-Pierre, near Joliette, Lower Canada
DiedMay 10, 1880(1880-05-10) (aged 58)
L'Épiphanie, Quebec
Political partyConservative

Onuphe Peltier (November 13, 1821 – May 10, 1880) was an entrepreneur and political figure in Quebec. He represented L'Assomption in the Legislative Assembly of Quebec from 1871 to 1880 as a Conservative.

He was born in Saint-Pierre, Lower Canada, the son of Jean-Baptiste Peltier and Charlotte Cadot. He was educated at L'Assomption and established himself in business at L'Épiphanie. In 1842, he married Marie-Angèle Magnan. Peltier was mayor of L'Épiphanie from 1863 to 1869. He died in office there at the age of 58.

References[edit]

  • "Biography". Dictionnaire des parlementaires du Québec de 1792 à nos jours (in French). National Assembly of Quebec.