William Lagimodière

William Lagimodière (April 29, 1857[1] – October 2, 1930[2]) was a farmer and political figure in Manitoba. He represented La Verendrye from 1888 to 1892 and from 1899 to 1907 in the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba as a Liberal.

He was born in St. Boniface, Manitoba, the son of Elzéar Lagimodière and Sarah Goulet, and was educated at St. Joseph's College there. In 1880, he married Lucy Genthon.[1] Lagimodière served as secretary-treasurer for the Rural Municipality of Taché from 1880 to 1903. He was also a homestead inspector from 1905 to 1929.[2] He was defeated when he ran for reelection to the Manitoba assembly in 1892 and 1896, and again in 1907.[3] Lagimodière died at home in Lorette.[4]

Lagimodière was the great-grandson of Jean-Baptiste Lagimodière and Marie-Anne Gaboury, who were also the grandparents of Louis Riel.[5]

References

  1. 1 2 Gemmill, J A (1889). The Canadian Parliamentary companion. p. 339. Retrieved 2012-10-21.
  2. 1 2 "William Lagimodière" (in French). Société historique de Saint-Boniface. Retrieved 2012-10-21.
  3. ↑ "MLA Biographies - Deceased". Legislative Assembly of Manitoba.
  4. ↑ "William Lagimodiere (1859-1930)". Memorable Manitobans. Manitoba Historical Society. Retrieved 2012-10-21.
  5. ↑ Gordon, Irene (2003). Marie-Anne Lagimodière: The Incredible Story of Louis Riel's Grandmother. Heritage House Publishing. p. 99. ISBN 1551539675. Retrieved 2012-10-21.
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