The Hon. Charles-Christophe Malhiot |
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Senator for De la Vallière, Quebec | |
In office October 23, 1867 – November 9, 1874 |
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Appointed by | Royal Proclamation |
Succeeded by | Anselme-Homère Pâquet |
Personal details | |
Born | October 11, 1808 Verchères, Lower Canada |
Died | November 9, 1874 Pointe-du-Lac, Quebec |
(aged 66)
Political party | Liberal |
Charles-Christophe Malhiot (October 11, 1808 – November 9, 1874) was a doctor and a member of the Senate of Canada from 1867 until his death.
He was born in Verchères in Lower Canada, the son of François-Xavier Malhiot, the seigneur of Verchères. He studied medicine and settled at Yamachiche. In 1835, he married Julie-Éliza Montour, the daughter of Nicholas Montour, seigneur of Pointe-du-Lac. He was mayor of Pointe-du-Lac from 1859 to 1864. In 1862, he was elected for a six-year term to the Legislative Council of the Province of Canada representing Shawinigan. After Confederation, he was appointed to the Senate as a member of the Liberal Party.
He died at Pointe-du-Lac in 1874.