Antoine Girouard (politician)
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Antoine Girouard was a political figure in New Brunswick
of Acadian
origin. He represented Kent County
from 1870 to 1874 in the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick
as a Conservative member.
He was born and educated in Sainte-Marie-de-Kent, New Brunswick
. Girouard was a justice of the peace
. In 1856, he married Isabella Caisie.
New Brunswick
New Brunswick is one of Canada's three Maritime provinces and is the only province in the federation that is constitutionally bilingual . The provincial capital is Fredericton and Saint John is the most populous city. Greater Moncton is the largest Census Metropolitan Area...
of Acadian
Acadian
The Acadians are the descendants of the 17th-century French colonists who settled in Acadia . Acadia was a colony of New France...
origin. He represented Kent County
Kent County, New Brunswick
Kent County is located in east-central New Brunswick, Canada. The county features a unique blend of cultures including Mi'kmaq, Acadian and English Speaking Settlers...
from 1870 to 1874 in the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick
Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick
The Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick is located in Fredericton. It was established de jure when the colony was created in 1784, but only came in to session in 1786 following the first elections in late 1785. Until 1891, it was the lower house in a bicameral legislature when its upper house...
as a Conservative member.
He was born and educated in Sainte-Marie-de-Kent, New Brunswick
Sainte-Marie-de-Kent, New Brunswick
Sainte-Marie-de-Kent is a Canadian village located in Kent County, New Brunswick. It is in the parish of Saint Mary....
. Girouard was a justice of the peace
Justice of the Peace
A justice of the peace is a puisne judicial officer elected or appointed by means of a commission to keep the peace. Depending on the jurisdiction, they might dispense summary justice or merely deal with local administrative applications in common law jurisdictions...
. In 1856, he married Isabella Caisie.