Joseph-François Perrault

Joseph-François Perrault (June 2, 1753 – April 5, 1844) was a businessman and political figure in Lower Canada.

Early years

He was born in

and they were finally reunited there in the spring of 1773.

Career

In 1779, the younger Perrault was captured by native warriors allied with the British and brought to

at Quebec. Although he was originally a strong supporter of the English party, Perrault became a moderate Reformer later in life; he opposed the use of force to secure political change.

Perrault was active in freemasonry, establishing a lodge at Quebec City and serving as deputy grand master for the province in 1816. He helped establish the Education Society of the District of Quebec to provide education for the town's poor children and served as its president. He also helped establish the British and Canadian School Society of the District of Quebec, an organization with similar aims.

Death

He died at Quebec City in 1844.

Family

His grandson Joseph-Xavier Perrault later served in the legislative assembly and also was involved in promoting education in the province.

References

External links

• "Biography". Dictionnaire des parlementaires du Québec de 1792 à nos jours (in French). National Assembly of Quebec.
• "Joseph-François Perrault". Dictionary of Canadian Biography (online ed.). University of Toronto Press. 1979–2016.

High School named after him [1]