François-Xavier Pagé

François-Xavier Pagé (May 30, 1833[1] February 24, 1912[2]) was a farmer and political figure in Manitoba. He was a member of the Convention of Forty and served in the Legislative Assembly of Assiniboia.[1]

The son of Joseph Pagé and Agathe Letendré, he was born in St. François Xavier, Manitoba. He married Philomène Lavallée. Pagé was arrested in August 1870 while scouting for the Métis during the arrival of the Red River Expeditionary Force.[1]

He died in St. François Xavier at the age of 78.[2]

His brother Alexandre was also a member of the Convention of Forty.[1]

References

  1. "François Xavier Pagé. (1833-1912)" (PDF). Virtual Museum of Métis History and Culture. Gabriel Dumont Institute of Native Studies and Applied Research. Retrieved 2013-12-24.
  2. "Genealogy Searches for Unrestricted Records". Government of Manitoba. Registration number 1912-003927. Retrieved 2013-12-21.


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