Henry Stanislas Harwood

Henry Stanislas Harwood, born on August eighth, eighteen thirty-eight, was a prominent landowner and political figure in Quebec. He represented the Vaudreuil constituency in the House of Commons of Canada as a Liberal member during two terms, from eighteen ninety-one to eighteen ninety-two and again from eighteen ninety-three to eighteen hundred four. His political career was marked by a brief interruption when his election in eighteen ninety-two was declared invalid, leading to a by-election where he was ultimately elected by acclamation.

Born at the Manor of Vaudreuil, he was the sixth child and fourth son of Robert Unwin Harwood and Marie-Louise-Josephte Chartier de Lotbiniere, the Seigneuress of Vaudreuil. His family lineage was distinguished; he was the nephew of Pierre-Gustave Joly de Lotbinière and a first cousin of Sir Henri-Gustave Joly de Lotbiniere, who served as Prime Minister of Quebec. His brother, Robert William Harwood, and another brother, Antoine Chartier de Lotbiniere Harwood, also made their mark in politics, representing Vaudreuil in the House of Commons and the Quebec Assembly, respectively.

Henry received his education at the Collège Sainte-Marie de Montréal and the Université Laval in Quebec City. His professional journey included roles as a Provincial land surveyor and co-seigneur of Vaudreuil, culminating in his service as the Mayor of Vaudreuil. His contributions to the community and the political landscape were significant, reflecting his commitment to public service.

In eighteen sixty-four, he married Marie-Josephine Sydney, the daughter of Jean-Chrysostome Brauneis II, a noted organist and composer. Together, they had two children: Louis de Lotbiniere-Harwood and Josephine, who married William Rafael Kappelle de Kappelle, Count de Kappelle of Belgium. Henry Stanislas Harwood's legacy is intertwined with the rich history of Quebec and its political evolution.