Joseph-Hubert Lacroix
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Joseph-Hubert Lacroix was a seigneur
, businessman and political figure in Lower Canada
.
He was born Hubert-Joseph Lacroix in the Lower Town of Quebec City
in 1743, the son of merchant Hubert-Joseph de la Croix. He became a merchant himself. Lacroix helped defend the town during the American
invasion of 1775-6. In 1776, he settled at Saint-Vincent-de-Paul (later Laval
), where he became involved in the fur trade
. In 1791, he was named justice of the peace for Montreal district. He represented Effingham County in the 1st Parliament of Lower Canada
; in 1796, he was elected to represent York County. He helped administer the seigneury
of Blainville
and, in 1806, inherited it from Marie-Anne-Thérèse Céloron de Blainville
. In 1807, Lacroix was named a colonel in the militia.
He died at Saint-Vincent-de-Paul
in 1821.
His son Janvier-Domptail became a lawyer and later a member of the legislative council.
Seigneurial system of New France
The seigneurial system of New France was the semi-feudal system of land distribution used in the North American colonies of New France.-Introduction to New France:...
, businessman and political figure in Lower Canada
Lower Canada
The Province of Lower Canada was a British colony on the lower Saint Lawrence River and the shores of the Gulf of Saint Lawrence...
.
He was born Hubert-Joseph Lacroix in the Lower Town of Quebec City
Quebec City
Quebec , also Québec, Quebec City or Québec City is the capital of the Canadian province of Quebec and is located within the Capitale-Nationale region. It is the second most populous city in Quebec after Montreal, which is about to the southwest...
in 1743, the son of merchant Hubert-Joseph de la Croix. He became a merchant himself. Lacroix helped defend the town during the American
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
invasion of 1775-6. In 1776, he settled at Saint-Vincent-de-Paul (later Laval
Laval, Quebec
Laval is a Canadian city and a region in southwestern Quebec. It is the largest suburb of Montreal, the third largest municipality in the province of Quebec, and the 14th largest city in Canada with a population of 368,709 in 2006...
), where he became involved in the fur trade
Fur trade
The fur trade is a worldwide industry dealing in the acquisition and sale of animal fur. Since the establishment of world market for in the early modern period furs of boreal, polar and cold temperate mammalian animals have been the most valued...
. In 1791, he was named justice of the peace for Montreal district. He represented Effingham County in the 1st Parliament of Lower Canada
1st Parliament of Lower Canada
The 1st Parliament of Lower Canada was in session from December 17, 1792 to May 31, 1796. Elections in Lower Canada had been held in June 1792. All sessions were held at Quebec City.- External links :***...
; in 1796, he was elected to represent York County. He helped administer the seigneury
Seigneurial system of New France
The seigneurial system of New France was the semi-feudal system of land distribution used in the North American colonies of New France.-Introduction to New France:...
of Blainville
Blainville, Quebec
Blainville is an off-island suburb of Montreal, in southwestern Quebec and is located northwest of downtown Montreal.The idyllic setting and small town environment makes for a sharp contrast with the booming urban centre next door. Blainville sits right at the foot of the Laurentians, an ancient...
and, in 1806, inherited it from Marie-Anne-Thérèse Céloron de Blainville
Céloron de Blainville
Céloron de Blainville is a French family of officers and colonial administrators, who notably played a role in New France since the 17th century.-Persons:Famous Céloron de Blainville family are :...
. In 1807, Lacroix was named a colonel in the militia.
He died at Saint-Vincent-de-Paul
Saint-Vincent-de-Paul, Quebec
Saint-Vincent-de-Paul is a neighbourhood in the eastern part of Laval, Quebec, Canada. Saint-Vincent-de-Paul was a town before August 6, 1965. Saint-Vincent-de-Paul is named after Vincent de Paul.- Geography :...
in 1821.
His son Janvier-Domptail became a lawyer and later a member of the legislative council.