Joseph-Pierre Turcotte
Introduction '''Joseph-Pierre Turcotte''' (May 21, 1857 – January 6, 1939) was a lawyer, journalist and political figure in Quebec. He represented Quebec County in the House of Commons of Canada from 1908 to 1911 as a Liberal.He was born in Saint-Jean, Île d'Orléans, Canada East, the son of François-Xavier Turcotte and Élisabeth Rousseau. Turcotte was admitted to the Quebec bar in 1881 and practised in Quebec City. He was an unsuccessful candidate for a seat in the Quebec assembly in 1886 and 1896.He contributed to a number of publications including the ''Petit Journal'', the ''Revue de Québec'' and the ''Électeur''. In 1910, he was named King's Counsel.
Electoral record By-election: On Mr. Pelletier being appointed Postmaster General, 10 October 1911
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