Girouard John Joseph 1795-1855 Born In Quebec Studied Law And
called to the bar of Lower Canada, 1816. Elected to the Assembly, 1830;
a strong supporter of Papineau; took an active part in the Rebellion of
1837-1838; imprisoned at Montreal for six months. Resumed the practice
of law. Offered a portfolio on the La Fontaine-Baldwin administration,
but refused to accept office; took no further part in public life.