Félix-Hyacinthe Lemaire (March 16, 1808December 17, 1879), was a political figure in Quebec

Quebec

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He was born in Lac des Deux-Montagnes near Oka

Oka, Quebec

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, the son of a carpenter and his wife. Lamaire became a notary in 1836 and was appointed agent of the Seminary of St. Sulpice. He served as a Major

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 in the local militia and was a clerk to the circuit court. He served as mayor

Mayor

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 of Deux-Montagne before being named to the Legislative Council of Quebec

Legislative Council of Quebec

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 as a Conservative representing the district of Mille-Isles on November 2, 1867. He served as Speaker

Speaker (politics)

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 of the Legislative Council from 1874 to 1876. He continued as a Legislative Councillor until he died in office in 1879.