Joseph Lavergne
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Joseph Lavergne was a lawyer, judge, editor and political figure in Quebec
. He represented Drummond—Arthabaska
in the Canadian House of Commons
from 1887 to 1897 as a Liberal
member.
He was born in Saint-Pierre-de-la-Rivière-du-Sud, Montmagny County, Canada East
, the son of David Lavergne and Marie-Geneviève Delagrave, was educated at Sainte-Anne-de-la-Pocatière and studied law with his uncle Joseph Delagrave. He was called to the Quebec bar in 1869, set up practice in Princeville and then Arthabaska, where he practised law in partnership with Wilfrid Laurier
. In 1876, Lavergne married Émilie, the daughter of Joseph-Guillaume Barthe
. He served as mayor for Arthabaskaville and warden for Arthabaska County
. Lavergne was editor for L'Union des Cantons de l'Est. He was also bâtonnier for the Arthabaska section of the Quebec Bar.
Lavergne resigned his seat in 1897 after he was named puisne judge for the Quebec Superior Court
for Ottawa district. His brother Louis
succeeded him as representative for Drummond—Arthabaska in the House of Commons. In 1901, he was transferred to Montreal district. Lavergne was named to the Court of King's Bench in 1906. He died in Montreal
at the age of 74.
His son Armand Renaud
also served as a member of the House of Commons.
Quebec
Quebec or is a province in east-central Canada. It is the only Canadian province with a predominantly French-speaking population and the only one whose sole official language is French at the provincial level....
. He represented Drummond—Arthabaska
Drummond—Arthabaska
Drummond—Arthabaska was a federal electoral district in Quebec, Canada, that was represented in the Canadian House of Commons from 1867 to 1968.It was created by the British North America Act of 1867...
in the Canadian House of Commons
Canadian House of Commons
The House of Commons of Canada is a component of the Parliament of Canada, along with the Sovereign and the Senate. The House of Commons is a democratically elected body, consisting of 308 members known as Members of Parliament...
from 1887 to 1897 as a Liberal
Liberal Party of Canada
The Liberal Party of Canada , colloquially known as the Grits, is the oldest federally registered party in Canada. In the conventional political spectrum, the party sits between the centre and the centre-left. Historically the Liberal Party has positioned itself to the left of the Conservative...
member.
He was born in Saint-Pierre-de-la-Rivière-du-Sud, Montmagny County, Canada East
Canada East
Canada East was the eastern portion of the United Province of Canada. It consisted of the southern portion of the modern-day Canadian Province of Quebec, and was primarily a French-speaking region....
, the son of David Lavergne and Marie-Geneviève Delagrave, was educated at Sainte-Anne-de-la-Pocatière and studied law with his uncle Joseph Delagrave. He was called to the Quebec bar in 1869, set up practice in Princeville and then Arthabaska, where he practised law in partnership with Wilfrid Laurier
Wilfrid Laurier
Sir Wilfrid Laurier, GCMG, PC, KC, baptized Henri-Charles-Wilfrid Laurier was the seventh Prime Minister of Canada from 11 July 1896 to 6 October 1911....
. In 1876, Lavergne married Émilie, the daughter of Joseph-Guillaume Barthe
Joseph-Guillaume Barthe
Joseph-Guillaume Barthe was a lawyer, journalist and political figure in Canada East.He was born in Carleton, Lower Canada in 1818 and studied at the Séminaire de Nicolet. He first studied medicine with doctor René-Joseph Kimber, then law with Edward Barnard and was called to the bar in 1840...
. He served as mayor for Arthabaskaville and warden for Arthabaska County
Arthabaska County, Quebec
Arthabaska County is an historical county in central Quebec, Canada. Its county seat was Arthabaska and the main city was Victoriaville. It was bounded on the northeast by Mégantic County on the southeast Wolfe County, on the southwest by Drummond County and Richmond County and on the northwest by...
. Lavergne was editor for L'Union des Cantons de l'Est. He was also bâtonnier for the Arthabaska section of the Quebec Bar.
Lavergne resigned his seat in 1897 after he was named puisne judge for the Quebec Superior Court
Quebec Superior Court
Quebec Superior Court is the highest trial Court in the Province of Quebec, Canada. It consists of 144 judges who are appointed by the federal government.Chief Justices : [partial listing]* Edward Bowen...
for Ottawa district. His brother Louis
Louis Lavergne
Louis Lavergne was a Canadian politician.Born in St. Pierre de Montmagny, Canada East, Lavergne was educated at the Collège Sainte-Anne-de-la-Pocatière...
succeeded him as representative for Drummond—Arthabaska in the House of Commons. In 1901, he was transferred to Montreal district. Lavergne was named to the Court of King's Bench in 1906. He died in Montreal
Montreal
Montreal is a city in Canada. It is the largest city in the province of Quebec, the second-largest city in Canada and the seventh largest in North America...
at the age of 74.
His son Armand Renaud
Armand Renaud Lavergne
Armand Renaud Lavergne was a Quebec lawyer, journalist and political figure. He represented Montmagny in the Canadian House of Commons as a Liberal member from 1904 to 1908 and as a Conservative member from 1930 to 1935. He represented Montmagny in the Legislative Assembly of Quebec as a...
also served as a member of the House of Commons.