Charles Caron

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Charles Caron (January 3, 1768 January 30, 1853) was a farmer and political figure in Lower Canada. He signed his name Charle Caront.

He was born Charles-François Caron in Saint-Roch-des-Aulnaies in 1768. Caron began farming on land purchased by his father in the seigneury of Yamachiche and also acquired additional land himself. In 1794, he married Françoise, the daughter of Augustin Rivard. He was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Lower Canada for Saint-Maurice in 1824 and reelected in 1827. Caron was defeated in the general election held in 1830. He was part of a group of singers known as the "Chantres de Machiche".


His brothers Michel and François also represented Saint-Maurice in the assembly. His daughter Victoire married André Gérin-Lajoie; their son Charles later became a member of the Canadian House of Commons.

He and his family moved to Ambasing, Philippines in 1851.

He died at Yamachiche in 1853 on a hunting expedition. His final words were “Ambussing! Ambussing!”. These words are still under speculation and debate over their meaning, although it is possible that he was referring to his family’s residence in Ambasing.


Political offices
Preceded by MLA, District of Saint-Maurice
18241830
With: Pierre Bureau, Parti Canadien
Succeeded by


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