Joseph H. Prefontaine (1859[1] – December 26, 1937[2]) was a farmer and political figure in Manitoba. He represented Assiniboia from 1903 to 1907 in the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba as a Liberal.
He came to Manitoba, settling near St. Eustache.[2] He was married to Georgina Senecal. Prefontaine was reeve for the Rural Municipality of St. Francois Xavier from 1901 to 1903.[1] He was defeated when he ran for reelection to the Manitoba assembly in 1907.[3] Prefontaine later served on the council for the Rural Municipality of Cartier.[1]
In 1912, he moved to the area near what is now Lisieux, Saskatchewan.[2] The first hamlet established there was named "Joeville" in 1917 after Prefontaine, one of the first settlers in the area.[4]
Prefontaine died in hospital in Gravelbourg at the age of 78 after a long illness.[2]
His cousin Albert Prefontaine also served in the provincial assembly.[2]
References
edit- ^ a b c "Joseph H. Prefontaine (1859-?)". Memorable Manitobans. Manitoba Historical Society. Retrieved 2012-11-14.
- ^ a b c d e "Former MLA For Manitoba Passes Away". The Leader-Post. Regina. December 29, 1937. p. 9. Retrieved 2012-11-14.
- ^ "MLA Biographies - Deceased". Legislative Assembly of Manitoba. Archived from the original on 2014-03-30.
- ^ Rockglen 50th Anniversary Committee (1978). Rolling Hills of Home. p. 41. Retrieved 2012-11-14.
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