Onuphe Peltier

Onuphe Peltier (November 13, 1821 May 10, 1880) was an entrepreneur and political figure in Quebec. He represented L'Assomption in the Legislative Assembly of Quebec from 1871 to 1880 as a Conservative.

Onuphe Peltier
Member of the Legislative Assembly of Quebec for L'Assomption
In office
1871–1880
Preceded byÉtienne Mathieu
Succeeded byJoseph Marion
Personal details
Born(1821-11-13)November 13, 1821
Saint-Pierre, near Joliette, Lower Canada
DiedMay 10, 1880(1880-05-10) (aged 58)
L'Épiphanie, Quebec
Political partyConservative

He was born in Saint-Pierre, Lower Canada, the son of Jean-Baptiste Peltier and Charlotte Cadot. He was educated at L'Assomption and established himself in business at L'Épiphanie. In 1842, he married Marie-Angèle Magnan. Peltier was mayor of L'Épiphanie from 1863 to 1869. He died in office there at the age of 58.

References

  • "Biography". Dictionnaire des parlementaires du Québec de 1792 à nos jours (in French). National Assembly of Quebec.
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