Napierville (provincial electoral district)

Napierville was a provincial electoral district in Quebec, Canada. It was located in the Montérégie region.

History:

The electoral district was created in 1853 from parts of the former Huntingdon and Rouville electoral districts. It existed until 1972, when it was merged into the newly created electoral district of Napierville-Laprairie.

Geography:

The district primarily encompassed the territory of the former county of Napierville.

Notable Representatives:

• François Vézina (1867-1871): Served as a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA).
• Pierre-Calixte Neveu (1875-1881): Served as an MLA.
• Georges-Ernest Blanchard (1939-1944): Served as an MLA.

Evolution:

The boundaries and name of the district reflect changes in Quebec's demographic and political landscape over time. Its disappearance is linked to electoral redistributions aimed at ensuring fair representation based on population shifts.

Further Reading:

• Dictionnaire des parlementaires du Québec de 1792 à nos jours, Quebec National Assembly. [Link to appropriate Quebec National Assembly webpage, if available].