Edward Octavian Cuthbert

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Edward Octavian Cuthbert (December 3, 1826 – 1891) was a Quebec politician of independent means. He represented Berthier in the Canadian House of Commons as a Conservative member from 1875 to 1887.

He was born in Berthier, Lower Canada in 1826, the son of James Cuthbert, and educated at Chambly College. He served as mayor of Berthier. Cuthbert was also president of the County Agricultural Society. He was elected to the House of Commons in an 1875 by-election held after the sitting member was named to the Senate.

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• Synopsis of federal political experience from the Library of Parliament
• The Canadian parliamentary companion for 1876, HJ Morgan