Antoine Juchereau Duchesnay | |
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| Member of the Legislative Assembly of Lower Canada | |
| In office 1792–1794 | |
| Succeeded by | The Hon. John Craigie |
| Member of the Executive Council of Lower Canada | |
| In office 1794–1806 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 7, 1740 Manoir de Beauport, Quebec |
| Died | December 15, 1806 (aged 66) Manoir de Beauport, Quebec |
| Nationality |  Canada |
| Political party | Parti Canadien |
| Spouse | Julie-Louise Liénard de Beaujeu de Villemonde |
| Occupation | Seigneur |
Antoine Juchereau Duchesnay (February 7, 1740 – December 15, 1806) was the Seigneur of Beauport, Saint-Denis, Fossambault, Gaudarville, and Saint-Roch-des-Aulnaies. He fought with the Troupes de Marine and after the British Conquest of New France joined the British Army, defending Fort Saint-Jean where he was captured and imprisoned by the Americans in 1775. He represented Buckingham County in the 1st Parliament of Lower Canada and was afterwards appointed a member of the Executive Council of Lower Canada.