Auguste Tessier

Auguste Tessier, born on November twentieth, eighteen fifty-three, was a prominent lawyer, judge, and political figure in Quebec. Hailing from Notre-Dame de Québec, Canada East, he was the son of Ulric-Joseph Tessier and Marguerite-Adèle Kelly. His educational journey took him through the Séminaire de Québec, the Collège Sainte-Marie de Montréal, and the Université Laval, culminating in his call to the Quebec bar in eighteen seventy-six. He established his legal practice in Rimouski, where he would later make significant contributions to the community.

In eighteen seventy-eight, Tessier married Corinne Gauvreau, and together they became integral members of their community. His political career began in earnest when he was elected mayor of Rimouski parish in eighteen eighty-nine, a position he held until eighteen ninety. He also served as the mayor of the town of Rimouski from eighteen eighty-nine to eighteen ninety-nine and was warden for Rimouski County from eighteen eighty-five to eighteen eighty-nine. His political journey continued as he was first elected to the Quebec assembly in an eighteen eighty-nine by-election, succeeding the late Édouard-Onésiphore Martin.

As a member of the Liberal party, Tessier's influence grew, and in eighteen ninety-nine, he was appointed Queen's Counsel. His leadership skills were recognized when he served as the speaker for the assembly in March nineteen oh five. Subsequently, he held key positions in the provincial cabinet, including Minister of Agriculture from nineteen oh five to nineteen oh six and provincial treasurer from nineteen oh six to nineteen oh seven.

In nineteen oh seven, Tessier transitioned from politics to the judiciary, resigning his assembly seat to join the Quebec Superior Court for the Rimouski district, and later for the Gaspé district. He dedicated himself to the bench until his retirement in nineteen twenty-two. Beyond his judicial and political roles, Tessier was also the president of the agricultural society for Rimouski County. He passed away in Quebec City at the age of eighty-four, leaving behind a legacy of public service and dedication to his community.