Olivier Durocher

Olivier Durocher (1844 – September 3, 1931) was mayor of the city of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada from 1892 to 1893.

This article is about the mayor of Ottawa. For the early Quebec politician, see Olivier Durocher (Quebec politician).
Olivier Durocher
Mayor of Ottawa
In office
1892–1893
Preceded byThomas Birkett
Succeeded byGeorge Cox
Personal details
Born1844
Saint-Antoine, Quebec
DiedSeptember 3, 1931
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

He was born in Saint-Antoine, Quebec in 1844 and moved to Ottawa around 1861. He apprenticed as a shoemaker, later opening his own business. He served on city council for 8 years.

References
    • Chain of Office: Biographical Sketches of the Early Mayors of Ottawa (1847-1948), Dave Mullington (ISBN 1-897113-17-X)
    Preceded by
    Thomas Birkett    		 Mayor of Ottawa
    1892-1893    		 Succeeded by
    George Cox


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