David Morrison Armstrong
Politician in Lower Canada and Province of Canada / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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David Morrison Armstrong (1805 – April 14, 1873) was a merchant, insurance agent and political figure in Canada East in the Province of Canada (now Quebec). He represented the electoral district of Berthier in the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Canada from 1841 to 1851. From 1855 to 1867 he sat in the Legislative Council of the Province of Canada, and in the Legislative Council of Quebec from 1867 until his death. He initially opposed the union of the Lower Canada and Upper Canada into the Province of Canada, and supported the reform movement for responsible government. After responsible government was achieved, he gradually became a Conservative.
David Morrison Armstrong | |
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Member of the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Canada for Berthier | |
In office 1841–1851 | |
Preceded by | New position |
Succeeded by | Joseph-Hilarion Jobin |
Member of the Legislative Council of the Province of Canada, Sorel Division | |
In office 1855–1867 | |
Member of the Legislative Council of Quebec, Sorel Division | |
In office 1867–1873 | |
Preceded by | New position |
Succeeded by | Pierre-Euclide Roy |
Personal details | |
Born | 1805 Maskinongé |
Died | April 14, 1873 Sorel |
Resting place | St Pierre church, Sorel |
Political party | French-Canadian Group Reformer Conservative |
Spouse | Léocadie Deligny |
Relations | Jacques Deligny (father-in-law) |
Children | 1 daughter |
Residence | Berthier |
Occupation | Merchant; insurance agent |
Military service | |
Allegiance | ![]() |
Branch/service | Lower Canada militia |
Rank | Lieutenant-Colonel |
Unit | 4th Battalion, Berthier Militia |