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Jeffrey Alexandre Rousseau

Jeffrey Alexandre Rousseau (1852–1927), mayor of Sainte-Anne-de-la-Pérade and founder of the J.A. Rousseau Bank, was the member for Champlain County in the House of Commons from 1900 to […]

John Jones Ross

John Jones Ross (1831–1901), physician by training living in Sainte-Anne-de-la-Pérade, was Quebec premier from 1884 to 1887.

The Death of John Jones Ross

May 11, 1901, the Journal des campagnes releases an article on John Jones Ross’s death. We find the funeral procedures and some biographical details.

John Jones Ross’s Burial Record

John Jones Ross dies on May 4, 1901, at the age of 68 and is buried three days later underneath the tiles of Sainte-Anne-de-la-Pérade Church by Trois-Rivières’s Bishop.

Convent Students and Nuns

For a long time, religious orders were responsible for the children’s education. At oFor a long time, religious orders were responsible for the children’s education. At one time, […]

The Ross-Marcotte House

This house was built by Georges McIntosh Ross, father of John Jones Ross. The latter was born here and lived in the house for a few years.

J. A. Rousseau Bank

The J.A. Rousseau Bank was in operation from 1895 to 1927.