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Damase Racine
Damase Racine (May 28, 1855 – December 2, 1921) was an Ontario merchant and political figure. He represented Russell in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario as a Liberal member from 1905 to 1921.
Damase Racine | |
|---|---|
| Ontario MPP | |
| In office 1905–1921 | |
| Preceded by | Onésime Guibord |
| Succeeded by | Alfred Goulet |
| Constituency | Russell |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 28, 1855 Crysler, Ontario |
| Died | December 2, 1921 (aged 66) Ottawa, Ontario |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Spouse | Cora Benoit (m. 1899) |
| Occupation | Merchant |
He was born in Crysler, Ontario in 1855, the son of Jean-Baptiste Racine. He married Cora Benoit in 1899. He also served on the county council and as warden for Prescott and Russell Counties. Racine died in office in 1921.
References Edit
- Histoire des Comtes Unis de Prescott et de Russell, L. Brault (1963)
- Canadian Parliamentary Guide, 1919, AJ Chambers
External links Edit
- Ontario Legislative Assembly parliamentary history