Jean-Baptiste Proulx

Jean-Baptiste Proulx (July 13, 1793 – July 17, 1856) was a farmer and political figure in Lower Canada from Nicolet. A veteran of the War of 1812, he served in the Legislative Assembly of Lower Canada from 1820 to 1830, and then as representative from Nicolet. He supported the Ninety-Two Resolutions and tried to organize revolt, suffering arrest in 1838. He was later released and returned to raising cattle, purchasing considerable land in Nicolet.

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