Joseph Pilon
Joseph Pilon | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Legislative Assembly of Quebec for Bagot | |
| In office 1886–1890 | |
| Preceded by | Antoine Casavant |
| Succeeded by | Milton McDonald |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 27, 1826 Vaudreuil, Lower Canada |
| Died | April 18, 1909 (aged 83) Upton, Quebec |
| Party | Liberal |
Joseph Pilon (March 27, 1826 – April 18, 1909) was a farmer, merchant and political figure in Quebec. He represented Bagot in the Legislative Assembly of Quebec from 1886 to 1890 as a Liberal member.
He was born in Vaudreuil, Lower Canada, the son of Toussaint Pilon. Pilon owned a mill at Saint-Éphrem-d'Upton. He was mayor of Saint-Ephrem-d'Upton for 37 years. He also served as justice of the peace for Saint-Hyacinthe district and as a member of the school board. In 1852, he married Marie Bricot. Pilon ran unsuccessfully for a seat in the Quebec assembly in 1867. He was defeated by Milton McDonald when he ran for reelection in 1890 and was an unsuccessful candidate for a seat in the House of Commons in 1891. Pilon served as associate registrar for Bagot County from 1898 until his death in Upton at the age of 83.
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