Charles-Christophe Malhiot

The Hon.
Charles-Christophe Malhiot
Senator for De la Vallière, Quebec
In office
October 23, 1867 – November 9, 1874
Appointed byRoyal Proclamation
Succeeded byAnselme-Homère Pâquet
Personal details
Born(1808-10-11)October 11, 1808
Verchères, Lower Canada
DiedNovember 9, 1874(1874-11-09) (aged 66)
Pointe-du-Lac, Quebec
Political partyLiberal
Alma materCollege of Montreal
OccupationDoctor, Politician

Charles-Christophe Malhiot (October 11, 1808 – November 9, 1874) was a medical doctor and a member of the Senate of Canada from 1867 until his death.

He was born in Verchères in Lower Canada, the son of François-Xavier Malhiot, the seigneur of Verchères. He studied medicine and settled at Yamachiche. In 1835, he married Julie-Éliza Montour, the daughter of Nicholas Montour, Seigneur of Pointe-du-Lac. He was mayor of Pointe-du-Lac from 1859 to 1864. In 1862, he was elected for a six-year term to the Legislative Council of the Province of Canada representing Shawinigan. After Confederation, he was appointed to the Senate as a member of the Liberal Party.

He died at Pointe-du-Lac in 1874.

References

  • "Biography". Dictionnaire des parlementaires du Québec de 1792 à nos jours (in French). National Assembly of Quebec.
  • "Charles-Christophe Malhiot". Dictionary of Canadian Biography (online ed.). University of Toronto Press. 1979–2016.
  • Charles-Christophe Malhiot – Parliament of Canada biography