Edward Octavian Cuthbert
| Edward Octavian Cuthbert | |
|---|---|
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| Member of the Canadian Parliament for Berthier | |
| In office 1875–1887 | |
| Preceded by | Anselme-Homère Pâquet |
| Succeeded by | Cléophas Beausoleil |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 3, 1826 Berthier, Lower Canada |
| Died | July 28, 1890 (aged 63) |
| Political party | Conservative |
Edward Octavian Cuthbert (December 3, 1826 – July 28, 1890) was a Quebec politician of independent means. He represented Berthier in the Canadian House of Commons as a Conservative member from 1875 to 1887.[1]
He was born in Berthier, Lower Canada in 1826,[1] the son of James Cuthbert and Mary-Louise Amable Cairns,[2] and was educated at Chambly College.[3] He served as mayor of Berthier from 1868 to 1873 and from 1877 to 1878.[1] Cuthbert was also president of the County Agricultural Society.[3] He ran unsuccessfully for a seat in the Quebec assembly in 1867.[2] He was elected to the House of Commons in an 1875 by-election held after the sitting member was named to the Senate.[1]
In 1853, Cuthbert married Mary Bostwick. He inherited the seigneury of Berthier.[2]