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Elzéar Goulet

Birth	:	18 Nov 1836 Saint-Boniface, Greater Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Death	:	13 Sep 1870 Winnipeg, Greater Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Burial	:	Saint Boniface Cathedral Cemetery, Winnipeg, Greater Winnipeg, Canada
Coordinate	:	49.8892600, -97.1230900
Description	:	Elzéar Goulet was an important participant in the founding of Manitoba. He was born November 18, 1836, in Saint-Boniface, the son of Alexis Goulet and Josephte Siveright. The Goulet family descended from voyageurs who had travelled west with LaVérendrye. Two of his brothers, Maxime and Roger Goulet both held important political positions in the province. Elzéar was, for nearly ten years, the mail carrier between Pembina and the Red River settlement. In October 1869, mail deliveries were interrupted when La Barrière was erected on the La Salle River. Elzéar was made one of the captains who served under Ambroise Lépine.... Read More	Elzéar Goulet was an important participant in the founding of Manitoba. He was born November 18, 1836, in Saint-Boniface, the son of Alexis Goulet and Josephte Siveright. The Goulet family descended from voyageurs who had travelled west with LaVérendrye. Two of his brothers, Maxime and Roger Goulet both held important political positions in the province. Elzéar was, for nearly ten years, the mail carrier between Pembina and the Red River settlement. In October 1869, mail deliveries were interrupted when La Barrière was erected on the La Salle River. Elzéar was made one of the captains who served under Ambroise Lépine. Goulet soon became Lépine's right hand man. He was one of seven councillors called upon on the evening of March 3rd, 1870 to decide the fate of Thomas Scott. On September 13 1870, Goulet was on the west side of the river, in what is now Winnipeg when he was recognized as one of Riel's men. He was chased by a group of soldiers and civilians. Being a peaceful man he wanted to avert a fight and tried to escape. Although Goulet had a pistol on him, he chose not to use it. When he neared the banks of the Red River, he jumped in attempting to swim to the other side, hoping to evade the mob. They pelted him with stones, whether to kill him or not is unknown, but one did manage to strike him on the head. As he lost consciousness, he drowned in the river and became a martyr for the cause of the Metis people.

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Where is Elzéar Goulet's memorial?
Elzéar Goulet's memorial is located at: Saint Boniface Cathedral Cemetery, Winnipeg, Greater Winnipeg, Canada.
When did Elzéar Goulet death?
Elzéar Goulet death on 13 Sep 1870 in Winnipeg, Greater Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Where are the coordinates of the Elzéar Goulet's memorial?
Latitude: 49.8892600
Longitude: -97.1230900

Family Members:

Parent

Alexis Goulet

(1811 - 1856)

Josephte Charrette Severight McDermot

(1816 - 1891)

Spouse

Siblings

Sara Goulet Lagimodière

(1839 - 1926)

Guillemene Goulet McDermot

(1847 - 1928)

Children

Albert Elzéar Goulet

(1864 - 1953)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Saint Boniface Cathedral Cemetery
Winnipeg, Greater Winnipeg, Canada
Coordinate: 49.8892600, -97.1230900

2. Saint Boniface Cathedral-Basilica
Saint-Boniface, Greater Winnipeg, Canada
Coordinate: 49.8893810, -97.1222040

3. Belgian Sacred Heart Cemetery
Saint-Boniface, Greater Winnipeg, Canada
Coordinate: 49.8927600, -97.1057500

4. St Luke's Anglican Church Columbarium
Osborne Village, Greater Winnipeg, Canada
Coordinate: 49.8772150, -97.1475990

5. Saint Marys Cemetery
Winnipeg, Greater Winnipeg, Canada
Coordinate: 49.8668600, -97.1353900

6. Elmwood Cemetery
Winnipeg, Greater Winnipeg, Canada
Coordinate: 49.9138700, -97.1214600

7. Saint Boniface Cemetery
Winnipeg, Greater Winnipeg, Canada
Coordinate: 49.8690300, -97.0931600

8. Saint John's Anglican Cathedral Cemetery
Winnipeg, Greater Winnipeg, Canada
Coordinate: 49.9204483, -97.1253967

9. Windsor Park United Church Memorial Garden
Winnipeg, Greater Winnipeg, Canada
Coordinate: 49.8613140, -97.0786270

10. Children Of Israel Cemetery
Winnipeg, Greater Winnipeg, Canada
Coordinate: 49.9005200, -97.0554200

11. Saint Josephs Ukrainian Catholic Church
Winnipeg, Greater Winnipeg, Canada
Coordinate: 49.9344000, -97.1226100

12. Saint James Cemetery
Winnipeg, Greater Winnipeg, Canada
Coordinate: 49.8796100, -97.1986300

13. Thomson in the Park Cemetery
Winnipeg, Greater Winnipeg, Canada
Coordinate: 49.8403400, -97.1631100

14. Shaarey Zedek Cemetery
Winnipeg, Greater Winnipeg, Canada
Coordinate: 49.9450188, -97.1155090

15. Fort Garry Roman Catholic Cemetery
Winnipeg, Greater Winnipeg, Canada
Coordinate: 49.8333800, -97.1423800

16. Glen Lawn Memorial Gardens
Winnipeg, Greater Winnipeg, Canada
Coordinate: 49.8480911, -97.0491333

17. Saint Vital Cemetery
Winnipeg, Greater Winnipeg, Canada
Coordinate: 49.8251000, -97.1389200

18. Kildonan Presbyterian Cemetery
Kildonan, Greater Winnipeg, Canada
Coordinate: 49.9532700, -97.0991300

19. Brookside Cemetery
Winnipeg, Greater Winnipeg, Canada
Coordinate: 49.9216080, -97.2195663

20. Saint Marys Polish National Cemetery
Winnipeg, Greater Winnipeg, Canada
Coordinate: 49.9475300, -97.0615100

21. Hebrew Sick Benefit Cemetery
Winnipeg, Greater Winnipeg, Canada
Coordinate: 49.9594383, -97.1359177

22. Waverley Memorial Gardens
Winnipeg, Greater Winnipeg, Canada
Coordinate: 49.8230200, -97.1798700

23. Rosh Pina Memorial Park Cemetery
Winnipeg, Greater Winnipeg, Canada
Coordinate: 49.9635506, -97.0824280

24. Sage Creek Cemetery and Crematorium
Springfield, Beausejour Census Division, Canada
Coordinate: 49.8403160, -97.0045160