Joseph Samson (Lower Canada politician), Date of Birth, Date of Death
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About Joseph Samson (Lower Canada politician)
- Joseph Samson (November 10, 1771 – May 31, 1843) was a businessman and political figure in Lower Canada.
- He represented Dorchester in the Legislative Assembly of Lower Canada from 1827 to 1830. He was born in Pointe-Lévy, the son of Étienne Samson and Marguerite Bégin.
- Samson conducted business in both Pointe-Lévy and Quebec City and was also involved in farming.
- He was married twice: to Élisabeth Roi in 1803 and then to Rosalie Bergeron in 1831.
- Samson ran unsuccessfully for the Dorchester seat in 1808 and 1816.
- He did not run for reelection in 1830.
- Samson died in Saint-Antoine-de-Tilly at the age of 71. His uncle Charles Bégin had also been a member of the assembly.
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