Joseph Prefontaine

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 in 1830, 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 brother Albert Prefontaine also served in the provincial assembly.[2]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Joseph H. Prefontaine (1859-?)". Memorable Manitobans. Manitoba Historical Society. Retrieved 2012-11-14.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 "Former MLA For Manitoba Passes Away". The Leader-Post (Regina). December 29, 1937. p. 9. Retrieved 2012-11-14.
  3. ↑ "MLA Biographies - Deceased". Legislative Assembly of Manitoba.
  4. ↑ Rockglen 50th Anniversary Committee (1978). Rolling Hills of Home. p. 41. Retrieved 2012-11-14.