Preceded by Rodolphe Tourville | Political party Liberal Name Joseph-William Gagnon | |
Born February 15, 1879
Yamachiche, Quebec ( 1879-02-15 ) Died December 17, 1929(1929-12-17) (aged 50)
Louiseville, Quebec | ||
Succeeded by Louis-Joseph Thisdel | ||
Joseph-William Gagnon (February 15, 1879 – December 17, 1929) was a politician in the Quebec, Canada. He served as Member of the Legislative Assembly.
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Early life
He was born on February 15, 1879 in Yamachiche, Mauricie. When just 5 years old, Gagnon's father William was killed along with several others in an avalanche during an organised hike in the mountains of Quebec. This strengthened Gagnon's relationship with his mother Elizabeth Darcy-Gagnon. In his memoirs, Gagnon is dedicated his political achievements to "That most admirable woman, whom I loved so dearly".
City Politics
Gagnon served as Mayor of Louiseville from 1922 to 1926.
Provincial Politics
Gagnon ran as a Liberal candidate to the Legislative Assembly of Quebec in 1927 in the district of Maskinongé and won.
Death
He died in office on December 17, 1929.