Charles H. LaBillois
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Charles H. LaBillois was a merchant and political figure in New Brunswick
, Canada. He represented Restigouche County
in the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick
from 1883 to 1899 as a Conservative member.
He was born in Dalhousie, New Brunswick
, the son of Joseph H. LaBillois, and was educated in Bonaventure County, Quebec. LaBillois was of French
and Irish
descent. He married Charlotte McNaughton. In 1891, he was named to the province's Executive Council
. LaBillois served as a Minister without Portfolio from 1891 to 1897 when he was appointed the Commissioner of Agriculture
. He served until 1901 when he was made Minister of Public Works
, a portfolio he held until 1908.
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...
, Canada. He represented Restigouche County
Restigouche County, New Brunswick
Restigouche County is located in north-central New Brunswick, Canada. The county is named for the Restigouche River which flows through the county and is famous for its salmon pools, which have attracted wealthy American and Canadian tourists to the region's summer colonies for decades...
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...
from 1883 to 1899 as a Conservative member.
He was born in Dalhousie, New Brunswick
Dalhousie, New Brunswick
Dalhousie is a Canadian town located in Restigouche County, New Brunswick.- History :Dalhousie is the shire town of Restigouche County and dates European settlement to 1800. The Town of Dalhousie has been through some very distinct periods between its founding in 1825 and today...
, the son of Joseph H. LaBillois, and was educated in Bonaventure County, Quebec. LaBillois was of French
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
and Irish
Ireland
Ireland is an island to the northwest of continental Europe. It is the third-largest island in Europe and the twentieth-largest island on Earth...
descent. He married Charlotte McNaughton. In 1891, he was named to the province's Executive Council
Executive Council of New Brunswick
The Executive Council of New Brunswick is the cabinet of that Canadian province....
. LaBillois served as a Minister without Portfolio from 1891 to 1897 when he was appointed the Commissioner of Agriculture
Department of Agriculture (New Brunswick)
The Department of Agriculture was a department in the Government of New Brunswick, Canada. It was responsible for management of the Province's Agriculture industries. The member of the Executive Council responsible for the departmenmt was initially called the Commissioner of Agriculture...
. He served until 1901 when he was made Minister of Public Works
Department of Public Works and Highways (New Brunswick)
The Department of Public Works and Highways was a part of the Government of New Brunswick. It was charged with maintenance of government facilities and the province's highway network. From 1855 to 1912, it was known as the Board of Public Works...
, a portfolio he held until 1908.