Pius Michaud

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Pius Michaud
Member of Parliament for Victoria
In office
1907–1917
Preceded byJohn Costigan
Succeeded byriding dissolved
Member of Parliament for Restigouche—Madawaska
In office
1917–1925
Preceded byfirst member
Succeeded byArthur Culligan
Personal details
BornAugust 28, 1870
St. Leonard, New Brunswick, Canada[1]
DiedJuly 5, 1956(1956-07-05) (aged 85)
Political partyLiberal
Residence(s)Victoria County, New Brunswick, Canada
OccupationLawyer

Pius Michaud (August 28, 1870 – July 5, 1956) was a Canadian lawyer and politician who served in the House of Commons of Canada. He represented the electoral district of Victoria from 1907 to 1917, and Restigouche—Madawaska from 1917 to 1925, as a member of the Liberal Party.[1]

He was the son of Felix Michaud and Marguerite H. Violette and was educated at

Edmundston.[2]

He won the riding of Victoria by acclamation in 1907, following the appointment of

Conservatives in the 1925 election.[4]

By-election on 15 January 1907

Due to John Costigan's call to the Senate

Party Candidate Votes
Liberal Pius Michaud acclaimed


1908 Canadian federal election: Victoria, New Brunswick
Party Candidate Votes
Liberal Pius Michaud 2,611
Conservative Clarence A. Kirkpatrick 728
1911 Canadian federal election: Victoria, New Brunswick
Party Candidate Votes
Liberal Pius Michaud 3,059
Conservative Maximilien Dominic Cormier 1,111

References

  1. ^ a b Pius Michaud – Parliament of Canada biography
  2. ^ Chambers, Ernest J (1916). Canadian Parliamentary Guide 1916.
  3. ^ "VICTORIA, New Brunswick (1867 - 1914)". History of Federal Ridings since 1867. Parliament of Canada. Retrieved 5 July 2011.
  4. ^ "RESTIGOUCHE--MADAWASKA, New Brunswick (1914 - 1966)". History of Federal Ridings since 1867. Parliament of Canada. Retrieved 5 July 2011.